Support Workers for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills7%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Bachelor's degree15%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
AHRCBells Staffing Services
The Jewish Board
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year14%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 57,308 profiles for Support Workers in Newark, NJ
Last updated: Oct 14, 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
Secaucus, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRAEDFirst AidLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard Training+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingParaprofessional
Irvington, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationQIDP CertificationTeaching CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseAED+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsForklift CertificationDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Vauxhall, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
QIDP CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantAntidiabetic AgentsTWIC CardCNA+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsDirect Support Professional
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CHHADriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementComputer OperationCPRRespite Support Worker
Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportComputer OperationDirect Support Professional
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationConfidential ClearanceArmed Security LicenseMental Health First Aid (MHFA)+8 moreSkills
LeadershipPersonal Care Home ExperienceCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
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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: 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, DSP (direct support professional) and direct support worker.
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, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 9 years of professional experience.
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