Support Workers for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management8%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Vocational or technical training9%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
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RISE Services, IncPremier Community Supports
Time at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $64,453 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,386 – $80,843 yearly
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DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementAssemblyDirect Support Professional (DSP)
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsPersonal Care Home ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsEnglishFamily Peer Support Specialist
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsDirect Support Professional (DSP)
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CHHALife Insurance LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPlanogramsDSP (Direct Support Professional) Supervisor
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRExperience Working with Families with ChildrenExperience Working with ChildrenSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPhotographyDirect Support Professional
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationCertified Medical Administrative AssistantDriver's LicenseCertified Medical Assistant+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceLifeguard ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
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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: 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: direct support professional, DSP (direct support professional) and direct support professional (dsp).
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 Salem, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 12 years of professional experience.
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