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York Risk Services

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Dublin, OH · On-site

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New Albany, OH · On-site

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Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

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Bridgeport | Home Support Staff

Bridgeport, CT · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

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How much do disability support jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for disability support in the United States is $18.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is disability support?

Disability support refers to a range of services designed to assist individuals with disabilities in their daily lives, promoting independence and social inclusion. A disability support worker helps clients with personal care, household tasks, mobility, and participating in community activities. They may also provide emotional support and help clients achieve their personal goals. The role requires empathy, patience, and strong communication skills to effectively support clients' individual needs.

What are some common challenges disability support workers face, and how can they effectively manage them?

Disability Support workers often encounter challenges such as adapting to the diverse and evolving needs of clients, managing emotionally demanding situations, and navigating communication barriers. Building strong relationships through active listening and empathy, maintaining clear communication with clients and their families, and seeking regular feedback from supervisors can help address these challenges. Ongoing professional development and teamwork are also vital for staying updated on best practices and ensuring high-quality support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a disability support worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Disability Support Worker, you need a solid understanding of disability care, personal support strategies, and often a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or Disability. Familiarity with assistive technologies, care planning software, and first aid certification is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to advocate for clients make someone stand out in this role. These competencies ensure safe, respectful, and empowering support for individuals with disabilities, enhancing their quality of life and independence.

What qualifications do you need to work with disabled people?

To work as a disability support worker, you typically need relevant qualifications such as a certificate or diploma in disability support, social care, or a related field. Additionally, good communication skills, patience, and sometimes background checks or first aid certification are required; specific requirements vary by region and employer.
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Infographic showing various Disability Support job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,671 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Disability Representative

York Risk Services

Dublin, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

Disability Representative

Disability Representative

Our teams thrive together! We collaborate in person and embrace a flexible hybrid work style. To join us, you'll need to live near our Dynamic Center of Excellence📍 Dublin, OH 5500 Glendon Ct #100, Dublin, OH 43016

What we offer:

  • A stable, consistent work environment-both in-office and virtual

  • A comprehensive training program to help you support employees and customers from some of the world's most respected brands

  • A dedicated mentor and manager to guide you every step of your career journey

  • Career development and promotional opportunities as you take on new responsibilities

  • A diverse, all-inclusive benefits package designed to support your mental, physical, financial, and professional well-being

Your next big opportunity starts here-are you ready to join us?

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To process claims and determine benefits due pursuant to a disability plan; to make timely payments and adjustments for workers compensation, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and other disability offsets; and to ensure the ongoing processing of claims.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?

We are looking for enthusiastic and empathetic candidates that want to grow a career. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative team environment, show motivation, and drive in their work ethic, are customer-oriented, naturally empathic and solution-focused.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

  • Makes claim determinations to approve non-complex disability claims or makes a recommendation to team lead to deny claims based on the disability plan.

  • Determines benefits due, makes timely claims payments and adjustments for workers compensation, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and other disability offsets.

  • Informs claimants of documentation required to process claims, required time frames, payment information and claims status either by phone, written correspondence and/or claims system.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education & Licensing: High school diploma or GED required.

  • Skills: Strong oral and written communication, computer literate - including Microsoft Office, organizational skills required

  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products, Windows environment.

  • Must meet minimum typing requirements.

  • Experience: Clerical or customer service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

TAKING CARE OF YOU

  • Entry-level colleagues are offered a world class training program with a comprehensive curriculum.

  • An assigned mentor and manager that will support and guide you on your career journey.

  • Career development and promotional growth opportunities

  • A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more.

Work environment requirements:


Physical: Computer keyboarding


Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking.


Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is 21.82. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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