Dietitian

Illinois Department of Human Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Dietitian for the Shapiro Center in Kankakee, IL. The successful candidate will interpret diet prescriptions and plan menus and diets for individuals, directing the preparation of all diets and training staff on nutrition and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and Public Health Standards, supporting habilitation planning, and conducting quality

Responsibilities

• Interprets diet prescriptions in planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals at Shapiro Center.
• Provides direction to staff in food preparation, portion control, modified diets, sanitation procedures and stock maintenance.
• Performs quality assurance checks including sanitation, food production and physical plant.
• Conducts in-service training to staff regarding nutritional needs, dietary requirements and Joint Commission/Public Health Standards.
• Performs other duties within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Job description

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dietitian for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to interpret diet prescriptions in the planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals. Plans and directs the preparation of all diets. 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 Centers and Department of Human Services (DHS) policies and procedures regarding nutrition and dietary needs.

Essential Functions

• Interprets diet prescriptions in the planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals at Shapiro 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 Dietary areas and on the units.
• Performs quality assurance checks including sanitation, food production and physical plant.
• Conducts in-service training to 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.