Support Workers for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years6%6-10 years22%Current company
ACCLAIM CAREAnnointed HandsArch Support Residential ServicesTime at current job
Less than 1 year26%1-2 years31%2-5 years31%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,349 profiles for Support Workers in Richmond, VA
Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $42,370 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,160 – $45,843 yearly
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Lead Teacher/Bus Driver
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AEDExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Personal Care Home ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceChildcareDirect support professional
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationAEDFirst Aid CertificationInfection ControlNutritionDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingWriting SkillsDirect Patient CarePatient CarePatient AssistanceNursingResidential Aid
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePeer Support AdvocacyCertified Recovery SpecialistFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationManagementSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointDirect Support Professional
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Substance Abuse CounselorFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunity Support Specialist
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorNon-CDL Class CCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIndividual Advocate
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRExperience Working with Individuals Requiring Tube FeedingFirst AidTube FeedingFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCleaningDirect Support
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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 57 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: direct support professional, mental health worker and individual advocate.
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 Richmond, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 18 years of professional experience.
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