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How much do individual support jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for individual 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 the difference between Individual Support vs Personal Care Assistant?

AspectIndividual SupportPersonal Care Assistant
CredentialsOften requires certifications in support services or caregivingTypically requires caregiving or health-related certifications
Work EnvironmentSupports individuals with disabilities, mental health, or developmental needs in community or home settingsProvides personal care in homes, healthcare facilities, or community settings
Employer & IndustryHealth and social services, community organizationsHealthcare, home care agencies, assisted living facilities
Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare roles supporting individuals' daily needs and independencePeople compare roles providing personal hygiene, mobility, and daily living assistance

While both roles involve supporting individuals with daily needs, Individual Support focuses on broader assistance including social and emotional support, whereas Personal Care Assistants primarily provide personal hygiene and mobility assistance. Both roles are vital in health and social services, often overlapping but with distinct focuses.

What states have the most Individual Support jobs? States with the most job openings for Individual Support jobs include:
Infographic showing various Individual 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.

Individual Support Provider

Riverside Community Care

North Reading, MA

$21.67/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Riverside Community Care rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Riverside Community Care

Love What You Do!

Individual Support Provider - Case Manager 

Our Individual Support program offers home and community supports for individuals with developmental/cognitive disabilities and/or acquired/traumatic brain injury who are living in their own apartment or in a shared living situation.  Our goal is to help these adults thrive while living independently.  We develop individualized plans, support skill development, and help the individual learn about their surrounding community. 

The Individual Support Provider helps individuals live safely in the community, maintain their physical and emotional health, foster relationships with family and community and develop the skills necessary to increase the individual’s independence. Interaction between staff and individuals will reflect an appreciation of each individual’s uniqueness.

Riverside offers an outstanding staff training program, excellent supervision, competitive salary, benefits package and career advancement opportunities!

Position requires traveling in and around North of Boston.

Schedule:  Tuesday through Saturday 10am-6pm (40 hours)

Pay Rate: $21.67/hourly

Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.  

Benefits include:

  • Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
  • Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
  • Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
  • Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
  • Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

Learn more about our benefits and culture:

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Required Skills
  • Ability to communicate in and comprehend the English language, including clearly documenting individual progress and activities in program records
  • Ability to work as a member of a team and to function independently
  • Valid driver’s license and access to dependable transportation

Required Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.


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About Riverside Community Care

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Riverside Community Care, based in Dedham, MA, US, is a reputable provider in the mental health and human services industry. The organization, established over 30 years ago, is devoted to creating robust communities by offering comprehensive and effective mental health services, early childhood and youth programs, addiction treatment, trauma response, developmental and brain injury services. Riverside Community Care is driven by its mission to advance the highest quality mental health and developmental services through prevention, early intervention, recovery, and health promotion. Their noteworthy achievement includes the recognition as one of the leading providers of community-based mental health services in America.

Industry

Offices of mental health practitioners

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Dedham, MA, US

Year founded

1990

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