Dietitian

Dietitian

Join Our Team at Northwest Ohio Developmental Center! About Us: The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency. We offer a state-wide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. The Northwest Ohio Developmental Center is located in the Northwest region of Ohio. Northwest Ohio Developmental Center (NODC) is an all adult facility located in Toledo. DODD Vision Statement: An integrated system that helps and empowers people to live their best life. DODD Mission Statement: The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is committed to improving the quality of life for Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families, wherever they chose to live, work, and spend their day. DODD Core Values: - Kindness & Empathy - All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners and each other. - Collaboration - We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust. - Transparency - We are accessible and visible in our business practices. - Quality Innovation - The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence. - Inclusiveness - Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designated to ensure that every person is treated equally and every voice is heard fairly. - Accountability - We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.

Job Duties: Plans, evaluates & implements regular, special & modified diets to ensure compliance with state & federal regulations, treatment plans & accreditation standards. Completes nutrition assessments of clients (e.g., reviews medical chart, interviews direct care staff, interviews patient regarding likes, dislikes, allergies &/or chewing or digestion problems). Maintains dietary & nutrition records, reports & progress notes (e.g., patient charting, census sheets, daily/monthly/quarterly reports, treatment plans). Plans &/or conducts in-service training programs pertaining to nutrition for clients & staff & attends various meetings (e.g., treatment team meetings, internal facility committee).

Qualifications: Current licensure as dietitian as issued by Ohio Board of Dietetics per Section 4759.06 of Revised Code. If employed at Ohio Veterans' Home, must also have 1 year supervisory experience in dietetic service of health care institution & participate annually in continuing dietetic education. Job SkillTechnical: Medical, Medical Charting, Medical Records, Direct Support/Direct Care, Interviewing Professional: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Observation, Teamwork