Support Workers for hire in Washington, DC

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    18,934

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Time Management7%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree45%
    High school diploma or GED30%
    Master's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Kahak Healthcare
    McClendon Center
    A Health Solutions Inc
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year18%
    1-2 years35%
    2-5 years38%

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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Washington, DC: $85,184 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $60,008$120,922 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Direct Support Professional

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DCHHAEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCMT+7 more

    Skills

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipFirst AidFirst Aid Training
  • COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER (CSW)

    Bladensburg, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    CPIRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRSocial Work LicenseCMT

    Skills

    Communication SkillsProviding Care for ClientsRBT CertificationSeeing Patients as a Registered Behavior TechnicianBehavioral InterventionsBehavior Intervention
  • Community Support Worker (CSW)

    Takoma Park, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Pharmacy Technician CertificationCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationCRCSTCPRSocial Work License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCase ManagementCrisis InterventionDe-Escalation TechniquesActivities of Daily Living (ADL) TrainingAssisting with ADLs
  • ACT Vocational Specialist

    Hyattsville, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideCMT

    Skills

    Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer Support
  • Direct Support Professional

    District Heights, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    QMHP CertificationLGSWFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRLGPC

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsClean Driving RecordExperience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsSupervising Experience
  • Basic maintenance and clean up

    Suitland, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDGuard CardSpecial Access ProgramFirst Aid Certification+4 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with Autism

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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 61 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: direct support professional, basic maintenance and clean up and community support worker (csw).

What level of education is common for a support worker?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a support worker in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most support workers have 13 years of professional experience.

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