Support Workers for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree42%High school diploma or GED38%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years16%6-10 years26%Current company
Braverhood
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AHRC NYC
Time at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years27%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $59,887 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,548 – $64,565 yearly
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Direct Support Professional
East Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRCertified Medication Aide+1 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceFront DeskParaprofessional
Irvington, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationQIDP CertificationTeaching CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseAED+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceDirect Support Professional
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCaregiver Certification+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard (Part-Time)
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRSocial Work LicenseLSWSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismLeadershipSupervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingMobile MarketingDirect Support Professional
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordSpecial Education Paraprofessional
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTypingMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareExperience Working with Children
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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 61 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 a support worker?
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, direct support worker and caregiver/ direct support professional.
What level of education is common for a support worker?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a support worker in Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 12 years of professional experience.
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