Support Workers for hire in Portland, ME
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management9%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Bachelor's degree14%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years30%Current company
Shalom House, IncBalance autism
Bridge ServicesTime at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years25%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, ME: $62,104 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,407 – $72,218 yearly
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Supervisor, Harm Reduction Specialist, Recovery Coach
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationReiki ServicesDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Skills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordDirect Support Professional
Gorham, Maine
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCertified Social WorkerDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication Aide+4 moreSkills
LeadershipExperience Working with Individuals with AutismAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideServsafeSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFood SafetyCleaningFood HandlingCaregivingDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Scarborough, Maine
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type ISubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCertified Medication AideCPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAdministrator
Scarborough, Maine
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCertified Medication AideCMTSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCleaningManagementPaintsAdministrative ExperienceResidential Support Worker
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCertified Medication AideSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsWindowsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord Embeddings
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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: 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: DSP (direct support professional), disability support worker and direct support professional / caregiver.
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 Portland, ME, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 10 years of professional experience.
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