Support Workers for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
Time Management12%Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills11%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Bachelor's degree25%Master's degree13%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years28%More than 10 years66%Current company
5 Star Residential
Adult CommunityApamatica Group HomeTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years19%2-5 years48%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,993 profiles for Support Workers in Richmond, VA
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $42,370 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,160 – $45,843 yearly
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Direct Support Professional
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPIFirst Aid CertificationTeachingParaprofessional CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsBusiness BasicExperience Working with Individuals with AutismResidential Aid
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePeer Support AdvocacyCertified Recovery SpecialistFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationManagement+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointHousehold Manager/Private Caregiver- Autistic Adult Male
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AEDQIDP CertificationASE CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRASE Parts Specialist Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHome Health Care AssistanceHome CareDirect Support Professional
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCaregiver CertificationCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementHeavy LiftingDirect support professional
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationAEDFirst Aid CertificationInfection ControlNutritionDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingWriting SkillsDirect Patient CarePatient CarePatient AssistanceNursingPeer Support Specialist
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationCPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementData EntryMicrosoft Word
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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: time management, communication skills and organizational skills.
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 election poll worker.
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 Richmond, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 18 years of professional experience.
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