Support Workers for hire in Newark, DE

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    7,257

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Time Management7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED70%
    Master's degree13%
    Bachelor's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years30%
  • Current company

    NHS Human Services
    Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
    OneWell Health Care
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    1-2 years25%
    Less than a year13%

Browse Indeed's database of 7,257 profiles for Support Workers in Newark, DE

Last updated: Oct 18, 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Newark, DE: $44,046 yearly

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  • DSP (Direct Support Professional)

    New Castle, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHABoard Certified Behavior AnalystClass DCertified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)Guard CardExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia+17 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills
  • Direct Support Professional

    Elkton, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFront DeskDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAssembly
  • DSP (Direct Support Professional)

    Newark, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Mandated Reporting LawsLicensed Nursing Home AdministratorDriver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation Skills
  • Direct Support Professional

    Newark, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft WordComputer Operation
  • Direct Support Specialist

    Elkton, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CBLS

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLaundryFood SafetyAssembly
  • Med Tech/Caregiver

    New Castle, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    American Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationRBT CertificationCertified Medical AssistantState Tested Nursing AssistantCNARHIA+22 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMEDHOSTAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadership

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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 60 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, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?

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

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, DSP (direct support professional) and behavioral health technician (bht).

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 Newark, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most support workers have 17 years of professional experience.

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