DIETITIAN (UPWARD MOBILITY)

Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 08/30/2024
Closing Date/Time: 09/13/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $4,952 - $6,952 per month ($59,424 - $83,424 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Posting Identification Number 38270
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dietitian for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to interpret diet prescriptions in the planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals at the Center. Plans and directs the preparation of diets. Participates in the habilitation planning process. Trains professional and paraprofessional staff with regard to proper nutrition and dietary requirements. Verifies compliance with Joint Commission and Public Health Standards, as well as the Center's and Department of Human Services (DHS's) policies and procedures regarding nutrition and dietary needs.
Job Responsibilities

• Serves as Dietitian for the Ludeman Developmental Center.
• Provides direction to staff in the areas of food preparation, portion control, modified diet, sanitation procedures and stock maintenance in accordance with Public Health Standards.
• Conducts regular reviews of food and related supplies and equipment in the Stores areas and on the units.
• Performs quality assurance checks including sanitation, food production and of the physical plant.
• Conducts in-service training to professional and para-professional staff regarding nutritional needs, dietary requirements, sanitation procedures, portion control, Joint Commission and Public Health Standards in accordance with in-service needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course in dietetics.
• Requires licensure as a dietitian nutritionist by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

This requirement is set forth in the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act (225 ILCS 30).
* This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Conditions of Employment

• Requires possession of a current Food Service Sanitation Certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health or requires possession of a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification from a program accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm with 1 late and 1 early day per month (see below)
1 Early shift per month: 7:00am-3:30pm
1 Late shift per month: 9:00am-5:30pm
Work Location: 114 N Orchard Dr Park Forest, IL
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Ludeman Developmental Center
Dietary Services
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Health Services ; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
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State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
State employees participating in the Upward Mobility program for this title should include applicable UMP grade information in the Upward Mobility Program section of the candidate profile. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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