Support Workers for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Associate's degree20%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years8%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years26%2-5 years23%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $57,255 yearly
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Senior Director, EHS
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalAEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipEnvironmental RegulationsOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)EPAOSHAEnvironmental Regulatory ComplianceDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CPIFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDental LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDirect Support Professional
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDriver's LicenseAutism Spectrum Disorders SupportWorking with Children with DisabilitiesExperience Working with Neurodivergent Individuals+9 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsTrainingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportQuality InspectionDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceBuffingPolishingCaregivingDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationQIDP CertificationPharmacy Technician CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationHeartsaver CertificationBaton Permit+22 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesDirect Support Professional
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CHHACertified Patient Care Technician/AssistantFirst Aid CertificationHealthcare Provider CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing Assistant+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPassenger VehiclePassenger EndorsementAssemblyServing Clients
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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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to support workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: DSP (direct support professional), direct support professional and CNA - certified nursing assistant.
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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 24 years of professional experience.
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