AbbeHealth Direct Support Professional (PRN)
- No experience required
- PRN / per diem
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open direct support professional jobs in Iowa post a median of $17 an hour, the middle half $16.97–$17.25, across 20 jobs that state their pay. Direct support professionals employed in Iowa earn a median of $17.34 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Overview
AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.
- Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization's commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
- Cultivates a safe, supportive and professional relationship with consumers with a chronic mental illness and/or other disabilities.
- Develops measurable goals for those consumers, establishing service plans based on consumer needs and desires.
- Provides skill teaching and assisting with daily living in a residential setting.
- Documentation of goal progress and relevant personal interventions in an objective, clear and brief manner.
- Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.
- Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.
Qualifications
Education
High School diploma or equivalency required.
Qualifications/Experience
No experience necessary, mental health and/or other disability experience preferred.
Valid Drivers License Required
Valid Drivers License Required
From UnityPoint Health's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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