Support Workers for hire in Portland, ME
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management9%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Vocational or technical training13%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
The Estée Lauder Companies
Tyson Foods
Wendy's International, Inc
Time at current job
1-2 years44%Less than a year33%2-5 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,680 profiles for Support Workers in Portland, ME
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, ME: $62,271 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,794 – $72,084 yearly
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Sanitation Worker
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesGuard CardEPA Type IEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseCNA+7 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingDriver
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementWindowsSubstance Abuse Counselor
Westbrook, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with Substance Use DisordersSubstance Abuse CounselingMental Health ServicesTreatment PlanningGroup TherapySubstance Abuse Treatment Center Experience+20 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTeam LeadershipMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Scarborough, Maine
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPIFirst Aid CertificationCustoms Broker LicenseCPRForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordAccounting SystemsDirect Support Professional (DSP)
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationCertified Medication AideCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAssisting with ADLsPersonal Grooming AssistancePatient Hygiene AssistanceProviding Care for ClientsDirect Support Professional (DSP)
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationCertified Medication AideCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAssisting with ADLsPersonal Grooming AssistancePatient Hygiene AssistanceProviding Care for Clients
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification 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: DSP (direct support professional), direct support professional (dsp) and direct support professional (dsp)/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 14 years of professional experience.
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