DIETITIAN (UMP)
About The Position
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Dietitian for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois. This role involves interpreting nutritional guidelines, standards, and special dietary requirements, and diet prescriptions in the planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals at Elgin Mental Health Center. The Dietitian will plan and direct the preparation of all diets, including modified diets and menus, and participate in the habilitation planning process. Additionally, the role includes training professional and paraprofessional staff on proper nutrition and dietary requirements, participating in dietetic research programs and projects, and verifying compliance with Joint Commission and Public Health Standards, as well as the Center’s and Department of Human Services (DHS) policies and procedures regarding nutrition and dietary needs.
Requirements
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in dietetics.
- Requires licensure as a dietitian nutritionist by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as set forth in the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act (225 ILCS 30).
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Nice To Haves
- While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.
- To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission.
Responsibilities
- Plans and develops general and modified diets for the diets of individuals being served based on the individual’s medical/physical condition, assesses each patient on a modified diet and makes changes in diets based on assessments.
- 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 Stores 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 required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Benefits
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
