Support Workers for hire in San Diego, CA

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    4,705

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills10%
    Time Management9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED41%
    Bachelor's degree22%
    Associate's degree20%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year2%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    ARCC Center Foundation
    1st Meridian Care Services
    Alliance For African Assistance
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year28%
    1-2 years28%
    2-5 years28%

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Last updated: Jul 19, 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Diego, CA: $51,710 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $51,709$51,711 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Respite Worker

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAFirst Aid CertificationHCACaregiver CertificationCPRForklift Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Register Operations
  • Support Staff

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationIICRC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRWater Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess Experience
  • Support Staff

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRSafety Training UndergoneFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with Disabilities
  • Residential Care Worker

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitFirearms License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLaw EnforcementSecuritySurveillanceSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance Monitoring
  • Mental Health Support Worker

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Youth Care Worker

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid and CPRFood Safety CertificationTWIC CardAEDFirst AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with Disabilities

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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: CPR, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to support workers?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: support staff, residential care worker and youth care 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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a support worker?

Most support workers have 25 years of professional experience.

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