DIETITIAN; UMP

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• Job Requisition
• Opening Date: 07/20/2026
• Closing Date: 07/31/2026
• Agency:
  Department of Human Services
• Class
  
  Title:
  
  DIETITIAN - 12510
• Skill Option: UMP Credential
• Bilingual Option:
  None
• Salary:
  Anticipated Salary (effective 7/1/26): $5,328 - $7,480 per month ($63,936 - $89,760 per year)
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category:
  Full Time
• County:
  Kankakee
• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
• Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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 Center’s and Department of Human Services (DHS) policies and procedures regarding nutrition and dietary needs.

• 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…