Dietitian 2

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,951 - 85,138; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Professional development

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities seeks a Registered Dietitian to coordinate medical records and nutrition care across residential and clinic settings in New York.

You will perform assessments, care plans, and discharge summaries, participate in interdisciplinary teams, and provide training to staff and individuals. This role offers competitive state benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current CDR RD registration or NYSED dietetics-nutrition certification.
• One year of service as Dietitian 1 is required or promotion transfer conditions.
• Must maintain NYS certification as Dietitian/Nutritionist.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical records for clinical nutrition and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Complete nutritional assessments, care plans, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Attend ISP meetings, entrance and exit meetings.
• Provide nutrition care instructions to individuals and care providers.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to determine nutritional needs.
• Observe individuals at meals and may travel to service locations.

Education

CDR RD registration

NYSED dietetics-nutrition certification

One year of Dietitian 1 service

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical records for clinical nutrition. Ensure medical records reflect nutritional status of the individuals and meet regulations.
• Maintain annual completion of assessments using the Nutrition Care Process.
• Attend ISP meetings, as well as entrance and exit meetings.
• Complete nutritional assessments, care plans, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Make recommendations to the treatment team for the maintenance and/or improvement of nutritional status.
• Recommend changes to meal plans to address nutritional concerns.
• Process diet changes and provide the necessary training to the individual and staff concerning the change.
• Observe individuals at mealtime, which may involve travel to a variety of service locations.
• Provide nutrition care instructions to individuals, families, family care providers, food and nutrition staff and other health‑care providers in residential and Article 16 clinic settings.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to determine the nutritional needs of the individual.
• Schedule and conduct nutrition in‑service training/education for house staff; maintain attendance records and records of topics covered.
• Implement plans for corrective action.
• Ensure OPWDD regulations are adhered to and overall health and safety of the individuals is maintained.
• Use a computer proficiently and have knowledge and use of an EHR system.
• May be assigned to or asked to assist in other assignments.

Qualifications

• Promotion: Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or New York State Education Department (NYSED) certification in dietetics‑nutrition and one year of service as a Dietitian 1.
• Open Competitive: Current registration with CDR as an RD or NYSED certification in dietetics‑nutrition and completion of a minimum of 400 hours of supervised dietetics practice under a registered dietitian.
• Maintain current certification in New York State as a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist.
• Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for a lateral transfer; or be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Benefits

• Annual salary: Grade 18 ($66,951) plus Downstate adjustment ($4,000) for a total of $85,138.
• Paid holidays: 13 holidays per year.
• Vacation leave: Initial 13 days.
• Personal leave: 5 days per year.
• Sick leave: 13 days per year (may carry over).
• Professional leave: Up to 3 days per year.
• Health‑care coverage for employees and eligible dependents; family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid parental leave: up to 12 weeks at full pay for qualifying events.
• Retirement: Participation in the NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS).
• Professional development and tuition assistance programs.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program benefits for eligible employees.
• Other savings and pre‑tax programs (e.g., Health Care Spending Account, Dependent Care Advantage).
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and work‑related support.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Voluntary retirement plan: New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.

Equal Opportunity

OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. OPWDD welcomes the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.