Support Workers for hire in Knoxville, TN

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    3,538

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills10%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED66%
    Bachelor's degree17%
    Master's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years22%
  • Current company

    Community Options
    Emory Valley Center
    Sevita
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year33%
    1-2 years15%
    2-5 years27%

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Last updated: Aug 19, 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

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

*Indeed data (US)

  • Experienced Caregiver

    Knoxville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime Management
  • Caregiver

    Knoxville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHACPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication Aide+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
  • Support living

    Seymour, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAClass DProviding Care for ClientsPassenger EndorsementDevelopmental Disability Care AssistanceF Endorsement+16 more

    Skills

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismPersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingPersonal Care Home ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
  • Caregiver

    Knoxville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAFirst Aid CertificationLCSW-RDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementCommunication SkillsData EntryCustomer Service
  • Direct Support Professional (DSP)

    Seymour, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCNA

    Skills

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsPersonal Care Home ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication Skills
  • Certified Peer Support Specialist

    Knoxville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Microsoft Office SpecialistWord ProcessingF EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRWord Embeddings+4 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementProductivity SoftwareChildcareBabysittingExperience Working with ChildrenChild Supervision

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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: caregiver, certified peer support specialist and customer service representative.

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 14 years of professional experience.

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