Support Workers for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills11%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years24%6-10 years20%Current company
DSP Connections
Oregon Mennonite Residential Services
Tavros CareTime at current job
Less than 1 year34%1-2 years34%2-5 years21%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,182 profiles for Support Workers in Salem, OR
Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $63,247 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,248 – $79,608 yearly
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Caregiver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCNASkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingRetail Sales TransactionsPersonal Support Worker
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Medical SchedulingAssistance Experience Within Healthcare IndustryHealthcare AdministrationCMTCommunication SkillsMedical BillingSkills
Public SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCaregivingDementia CareDirect Support Professional (DSP)
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CBLSSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDSP/Caregiver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOLCC Service PermitClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementDirect Support Professional
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
QIDP CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseAEDSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsDirect Support Professional (DSP)
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CHHALife Insurance LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismHeavy LiftingOrganizational 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 57 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: 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, direct support professional (dsp) and peer respite support specialist.
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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