Support Workers for hire in Knoxville, TN

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED73%
    Bachelor's degree15%
    Master's degree8%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years18%
    6-10 years28%
  • Current company

    Amazon Warehouse
    American Freight Furniture and Mattress
    Bojangles- BOJ of WNC, LLC
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year26%
    1-2 years15%
    2-5 years44%

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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $46,658 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $46,246$47,074 yearly

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  • Utility Worker

    Knoxville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianHealthcare Provider CertificationCPRDriver's LicenseCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Blood SamplingPhlebotomyVenipunctureVital SignsPatient CareHospital Experience
  • Direct Support Professional

    Knoxville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+1 more

    Skills

    Delivery DrivingWarehouse ExperienceCustomer SupportFinancial ServicesMechanical KnowledgeQuality Control
  • Peer Support Specialist

    Knoxville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Recovery SpecialistCertified Addiction Professional

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising Experience
  • Environmental Compliance - RCRA Lead

    Knoxville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Safety ProfessionalAEDEPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationRCRA CertificationOSHA 10+5 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsEmergency Planning & Community Right-To-Know Act
  • Certified Nursing Asistant

    Knoxville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAQIDP CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCertified Medical AssistantCNA+7 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementFilingFile OrganizationData Entry
  • Direct Support Professional

    Knoxville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Experience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesWorking with Geriatric PatientsWorking with SeniorsSenior CareOlder Adults

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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, CPR and First Aid Certification.

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 certified nursing asistant.

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 Knoxville, TN, 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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