Support Workers for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Bachelor's degree19%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years14%6-10 years32%Current company
Central City Concern
Hope Human Services
New NarrativeTime at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years27%2-5 years27%
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Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $62,077 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,497 – $70,711 yearly
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LGBTQA+ Rights Advocate
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceShelter Advocate
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCNASkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCustomer ServicePeer Support Specialist
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CHHAProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeCertified Recovery SpecialistSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsDirect Support Professional
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCRCSTConcealed Carry PermitAEDFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPersonal Care Home ExperienceResidential Advocate
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCADCOne-On-One Peer SupportCPRPeer Support AdvocacySkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPeer Support Specialist
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCaregivingProviding Care for ClientsHome Health Care Assistance
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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 a support worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: First Aid Certification, CPR 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: peer support specialist, lgbtqa+ rights advocate and resident advocate/peer support.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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