Support Workers for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Time Management4%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Bachelor's degree11%Master's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Open Arms CareAble Helpers HomecareAisinTime at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years40%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,936 profiles for Support Workers in Knoxville, TN
Last updated: Oct 8, 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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Direct Support Professional
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCaregiver
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationLCSW-RDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsData EntryCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportProgram Specialist-Independent Support Coordinator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDCDLCPIRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningDirect Support Professional
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPrivate School ExperiencePeer Support Specialist
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationNonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification (NCI)Driver's LicenseCPRCertified Recovery Specialist+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSchedule ManagementCustomer SupportDirect Support Professional
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Driver's LicenseSeries 66Pallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceWarm CallingOrganizational SkillsBarista Experience
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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 60 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 support workers?
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: direct support professional, caregiver and DSP (direct support professional).
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 11 years of professional experience.
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