Support Workers for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Bachelor's degree23%Master's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years38%6-10 years28%3-5 years24%Current company
Emerson Montessori SchoolA Life Services Alternatives IncAbode Services
Time at current job
Less than a year44%2-5 years26%1-2 years21%
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Last updated: Sep 14, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $70,457 yearly
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Direct Support Professional
Milpitas, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHACPIFirst Aid CertificationHCACPRCNASkills
Heavy LiftingPersonal Assistant ExperienceUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadWarehouse ExperienceHighway Maintenance Worker
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementRoofing Contractor
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsChiropractor
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseChiropractic LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Acute Pain ManagementAnalysis SkillsPhysical ExaminationsPatient CareDirect Patient CareHealthcare TreatmentABA Technician
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Presentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsClassroom ManagementRecord KeepingRecords Management Experience Within Education SectorGeneral Laborer
Los Gatos, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationOSHAForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsLeadership
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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 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: general laborer, direct support professional / job coach and organizer (hybrid).
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 Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 17 years of professional experience.
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