Support Workers for hire in Philadelphia, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Bachelor's degree14%Master's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
JEVS Human Services
The Adolphus Group365 Healthcare
Time at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 27,822 profiles for Support Workers in Philadelphia, PA
Last updated: Sep 27, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Philadelphia, PA: $43,353 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,750 – $54,085 yearly
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Direct Support Professional
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianPMPDriver's LicenseAnesthesia Certification+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDirect Support Professional
Darby, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CHHAQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCNASkills
Personal Care Home ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPrivate School ExperienceBehavioral Interventionist
Camden, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CPIAEDFirst Aid CertificationSORADriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordLead DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication Aide+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipFirst AidCPRFirst Aid TrainingDirect Support Professional (DSP)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationCaregiver CertificationCertified Medication AideCNABLSSkills
Time ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsAppliance SalesLeadershipPrivate School ExperienceDirect Support Professional
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsHoyer LiftPatient Lift SystemsTransfer Aids
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: First Aid Certification, Driver's License and CPR.
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, behavioral interventionist and DSP (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 Philadelphia, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 16 years of professional experience.
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