Clinical Dietitian (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Clinical Dietitian, making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for planning and organizing nutritional care, developing tailored programs, and conducting assessments to ensure the highest quality of care. Your expertise will guide staff training and monitor changes in nutritional needs, all within a compassionate environment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of residents while working in a supportive and dynamic setting. If you are passionate about nutrition and care, this position is for you!

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must possess certification as a Registered Dietitian or proof of eligibility.
• Excellent communication skills and compassion are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize nutritional care for residents with developmental disabilities.
• Develop nutritional care programs and analyze menus for accuracy.

Skills

Nutritional Care Planning

Communication Skills

Compassion

Nutritional Assessment

Education

Certification as a Registered Dietitian

Tools

Computerized Nutritional Management System

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional nutritional care to individuals with intellectual disabilities? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Selinsgrove Center is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Clinical Dietitian. If you are eager to make a meaningful difference with your knowledge and skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you! We encourage you to join our team by applying today!

As a Clinical Dietitian, you will plan and organize the nutritional care of residents with developmental disabilities at the Selinsgrove Center. You will develop nutritional care programs, analyze menus for nutritional accuracy, complete new admission and annual nutritional assessments, and make recommendations regarding nutritional care. You will maintain charts, update dietary files, and document all actions regarding patient care in a computerized nutritional management system. In addition, you will implement training for general staff, provide special instructions to food service staff, and monitor nutritional care changes that warrant immediate attention. This role requires excellent communication skills and compassion to ensure therapeutic and prescribed nutritional care is efficiently provided to our residents.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel as needed.
• Free parking
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• You must possess certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or proof of eligibility for such certification.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.