Dietitian (Ump)

State of Illinois•Elgin, IL

21h•Onsite

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, planning and directing the preparation of menus and diets, participating in habilitation planning, training staff on nutrition, and participating in dietetic research. The Dietitian also verifies compliance with Joint Commission and Public Health Standards, as well as Center 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.

Responsibilities

Plans and develops general and modified diets for individuals based on their medical/physical condition.
Assesses each patient on a modified diet and makes changes as needed.
Provides direction to staff in food preparation, portion control, modified diets, sanitation procedures, and stock maintenance.
Conducts regular reviews of food and related supplies and equipment.
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.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.

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
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually
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
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)