REGISTERED DIETITIAN, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

State of California; California; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of California's California Health Care Facility in Stockton, CA is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian, CF to deliver medical nutrition therapy to incarcerated patients and oversee dietary plans.

Under supervision, you will plan menus, authorize diet substitutions, participate in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT), and ensure safety and order. This 10-hour per week position offers a monthly salary of $1,695–$2,249 and requires CalCareer application.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian in good standing.
• Must pass CalCareers examination to obtain list eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients in a correctional health care facility.
• Plans and organizes dietary activity and provides medical nutritional therapy; writes and reviews menus; authorizes substitutions or modifications of special diets.
• Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT).
• Maintains order and supervises the conduct of the incarcerated, and protects safety of persons and property.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Education

Registered Dietitian credential

Job description

Job Posting:Registered Dietitian, CF - California Health Care Facility (CHCF)

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-535567 - Registered Dietitian, CF - California Health Care Facility (CHCF)

REGISTERED DIETITIAN, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$1,695.00 - $2,249.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/28/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19 , and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

Under direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Dietetics, Correctional Facility (CF), the Registered Dietitian, CF provides medical nutrition therapy to patients in a correctional health care facility. The Registered Dietitian, CF plans and organizes dietary activity and provides medical nutritional therapy, writes and reviews menus, authorizes substitution or modification of special diets, serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT), and provides counseling to patients. The Registered Dietitian, CF maintains order and supervises the conduct of the incarcerated, and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

To obtain list eligibility for the Registered Dietitian, CF, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:
CalCareers

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• REGISTERED DIETITIAN, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Registered Dietitian, CF - California Health Care Facility (CHCF)

Classification:

REGISTERED DIETITIAN, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY $1,695.00 - $2,249.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Joaquin County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Part Time - 1/4 Time

Facility:

California Health Care Facility - CCHCS

Department Information

This advertisement is for a(n) REGISTERED DIETITIAN, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY position(s) at CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FACILITY in STOCKTON, CA located in SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY.

You must indicate JC-535567 and position number on your application: 140-213-9279-XXX.

Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

This part-time position will be working 10 hours per week. The monthly salary range for this position is $1695 to $2249.

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, and educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to the CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to: www.e-verify.gov.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

EEO Contact

CCHCS EEO Office

(000) -

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Priority consideration will be given to Reemployment, Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), and Surplus candidates.

All methods of appointments may be considered.

CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) and resume through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov. Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.

Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD. 678.

The term VAR and/or XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies may exist for this classification.

This advertisement may be used for other PERMANENT PART TIME vacancies that may occur at this location during the life of this recruitment.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.