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). Accepting applications for Dietitian - Full Time

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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 s: Medical