Support Workers for hire in New York, NY

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    58,686

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Time Management
    8%
    Organizational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    63%
    Associate's degree
    15%
    Bachelor's degree
    10%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Bloomingdale's
    • Cygnet Hospital Beckton
    • New York Foundling
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    43%
    1-2 years
    29%
    More than 5 years
    29%

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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in New York, NY: $59,303 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $47,518 – $74,011 yearly
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  • Direct Support Professional

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRClass EPesticide Applicator's License+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPharmacy Technician ExperienceWarm Calling
  • Direct Support Professional

    Bronx, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    CPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRClass E

    Skills

    Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsDisability Support ServicesExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
  • Direct Support Professional

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAMAPParaprofessional CertificationCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingDirect Patient CareAssisting with ADLsPatient Care
  • Direct Support Professional

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    AMAPParaprofessional CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDirect Patient CarePatient CareData EntryExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
  • Community Support Professional

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAirframe & Powerplant LicensePMPLicensed Clinical Social Worker+5 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCash Register OperationsSubstance Abuse CounselingSubstance AbuseExperience Working with Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
  • Behavior Technician

    Bronx, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    RBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCNABLS

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsApplied Behavior AnalysisBehavior AnalysisBehavior ManagementClassroom Management

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What's the average time to fill a support worker role?

The average time to fill a support worker role is 54 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do support workers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a support worker include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?

Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: CPR, First Aid Certification and Driver's License.

What are some job titles related to support workers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: direct support professional, behavior technician and community support professional.

What level of education is common for a support worker?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a support worker in New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a support worker?

Most support workers have 15 years of professional experience.

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