DIETITIAN; UMP

Dietitian (Ump)

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.

Essential functions include interpreting diet prescriptions, providing direction to staff in food preparation, conducting regular reviews of food and related supplies, performing quality assurance checks, and conducting in-service training to staff regarding nutritional needs and dietary requirements.

Minimum qualifications require knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in dietetics, and licensure as a dietitian nutritionist by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Work hours include various shifts, including early, late, and weekend shifts per month, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes a pension program, competitive group insurance benefits, paid personal, sick, and vacation days, paid holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, deferred compensation program, optional pre-tax programs, federal public service loan forgiveness program eligibility, GI Bill® training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans, and a commuter savings program (Chicago only).