Support Workers for hire in Salem, OR
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4,035
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 76%
- Vocational or technical training
- 12%
- Associate's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Clarvida
Partnerships in Community Living, Inc
Vineyard Heights Assisted Living
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 8, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $65,080 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,497 – $82,246 yearly
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Direct Support Professional
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Keizer, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementAssemblyRed Carpet DSP Mentor
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPresentation SkillsComputer SkillsDirect Support Professional
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsBehavior ManagementFood HandlingDirect Support Professional (DSP)
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CHHALife Insurance LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPlanogramsDirect Support Professional
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCleaningFood Service Experience
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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 54 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: CPR, First Aid Certification 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 9 years of professional experience.
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