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 GED56%Bachelor's degree20%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Elevance Health
Cygnet Hospital Beckton
SCO Family of Services
Time at current job
1-2 years29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 57,662 profiles for Support Workers in Newark, NJ
Last updated: Oct 18, 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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Community Health Worker
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHARBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCare CoordinationCommunity Health Worker
Irvington, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingChild WelfareSchedule ManagementRespite 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 LiftingDirect Support Professional
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAMAPParaprofessional CertificationCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingDirect Patient CareAssisting with ADLsPatient CareDirect Support Professional
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Assisting with ADLsProviding Care for ClientsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCrisis InterventionDe-Escalation TechniquesClinical Documentation
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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, community health worker and direct care worker / direct 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 Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 11 years of professional experience.
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