Support Workers for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Bachelor's degree9%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years20%Current company
Central City Concern
Alternative Services IncAlbertina Kerr
Time at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years24%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $67,966 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,210 – $76,722 yearly
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Direct Support Professional
Beaverton, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Public SpeakingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementDirect Support Professional
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DOLCC Service PermitPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingPatrollingSecurityManufacturingBox TruckPersonal Support Worker
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceTime ManagementiOSMerchandisingChildcareBabysittingDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseCPRTypingServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPeer Support Specialist
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCaregivingProviding Care for ClientsHome Health Care AssistancePeer Support Specialist
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDAssociate's DegreeFirst Aid CertificationCounseling CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?
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: direct support professional, peer support specialist 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 Portland, OR, 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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