Support Workers for hire in San Jose, CA

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Time Management9%
    Organizational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED47%
    Bachelor's degree23%
    Master's degree19%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years20%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Maxim Healthcare Staffing
    Kaiser Permanente
    Stanford University
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years50%
    Less than a year38%
    2-5 years13%

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Last updated: Oct 18, 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $70,616 yearly

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  • Highway Maintenance Worker

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
  • Direct Support Professional

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CPICDLAEDAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsPersonal Care Home ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication Skills
  • Community Support Facilitator

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardCDLFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL C+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOTRHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPersonal Care Home ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Direct Support Professional

    Los Gatos, California

    Licenses & certifications

    AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalDriver's License+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSchedule ManagementProgram Development
  • PRN Therapist

    Sunnyvale, California

    Licenses & certifications

    ACSWFirst Aid CertificationAcademy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)Driver's LicenseCPRSocial Work License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsIndividual Group CounselingGroup Facilitation in TherapyGroup TherapyIndividual Therapy
  • Direct Support Professional

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAFirst Aid CertificationHCACPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementPatient CareProviding Care for ClientsAssisting with ADLsMedication AdministrationClinical Documentation

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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, peer support specialist/988 dispatch and community support facilitator.

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 14 years of professional experience.

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