Dietitian - Flexible Full Time or Part Time

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Class Title: DIETITIAN - 12510
Bilingual Option: None
Category: Full Time
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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. 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.

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 for 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.

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 as set forth in the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act (225 ILCS 30).

* 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.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Posting Group: Health Services; Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

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

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