Clinical Dietitian ~ Caswell Developmental Center

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Dietitian at Caswell Developmental Center within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services delivers comprehensive nutritional assessments and follow-ups for individuals with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral needs.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives while maintaining a Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in foods and nutrition or related area with ACEND accreditation and CDR registration.
• BC/BA with ACEND accreditation plus two years of clinical dietetics experience as alternative.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition principles and disease-related diet therapy.
• Ability to design and implement individualized nutrition care plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality comprehensive nutritional assessments and follow-ups.
• Manage an assigned caseload with effective time management and independent work.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Dietetics knowledge

Care plan design

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in foods and nutrition or related area

Current registration by CDR

Alternative: Bachelor's with 2 years clinical dietetics experience

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Clinical Dietitian (NS)

Position Number

Grade

MH12

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for delivering quality comprehensive nutritional assessments and follow-ups for individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or complex behavioral challenges. This role requires strong time management skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining an assigned caseload. The Dietitian actively communicates and collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure coordinated care. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Dietitian participates in departmental quality improvement initiatives. Miscellaneous duties may also be assigned as part of the role, requiring flexibility and a proactive approach.

The working hours for the Clinical Dietitian are generally Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $52,848.00 – $79,272.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) / Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Considerable knowledge of currently accepted principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics.
• Considerable knowledge of diet therapy and disease.
• Ability to assess, design, and implement nutritional care plans for individuals.
• Skill in teaching, diet counseling and communicating such as patient education.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships as well as the ability to work independently.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126).

Work Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm (Generally)

About Caswell Developmental Center:

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link—https://vimeo.com/185000006—to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Supplemental Contact Information:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at [phone].

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in foods and nutrition or a related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); -or- Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, or related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and two years of experience in a clinical dietary setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.