Dietitian (Upward Mobility)

Agency : Department of Corrections - Office of Health Services
Closing Date/Time: 01/31/2024 11:59pm
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $4,611/month; CBA applies; Full range: $4,611 - $6,685/month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program should follow the Upward Mobility Policy Guidelines when applying for this title.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number: 34263
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Corrections, Office of Health Services is seeking a dynamic and motivated experienced certified Dietitian to serve as the dietary and nutrition expert for the agency. This position develops, monitors, and evaluates the effect of nutrition and dietary plans for all populations of the agency ensuring healthful diets and nutrition. The individual will provide guidance on medical/special dietary needs and integration of such needs into an overall healthful diet. This person must maintain satisfactory relationships with other employees, managers, and executive level staff, as well as with medical providers and other outside hospitals and clinics. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Responsibilities

1. Functions as the dietary and nutrition expert for the Office of Health Services (OHS).
2. Identifies nutritional and dietary needs of groups, individuals and the overall population served.
3. Recommends policies and procedures based on nutritional heath needs of the IDOC population.
4. Liaises with IDOC providers and those from outside hospitals and clinics to ensure that open and complete communication about the nutritional and dietary needs prescribed and/or promoted at special clinics, acute care settings and at hospital discharge are transmitted effectively to ensure such dietary needs are met.
5. Promotes health by developing programs for healthy diets and eating.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college in dietetics.
2. Requires possession of a current Food Service Sanitation Certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health or requires possession of a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification from a program accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Conference for Food Protection (CFP).

This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in dietetics and food services management, including working with nutritional values, costs and accounting.
2. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience implementing large-scale food service procedures and practices.
3. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience implementing health and sanitary requirements applicable to large-scale food services.
4. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience planning modified diets and menus.
5. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with modern methods, materials and appliances used in large-scale food preparation and service.
6. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience teaching basic food and nutrition principles.
7. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience directing quantity food preparation and cooking with economy and efficiency.
8. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience maintaining food service records and preparing related reports.
9. Prefers extensive demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply scientific applications of biologic processes related to food and nutrition.
10. Prefers knowledge of National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) standards and nutrition delivery with a correctional system.
11. Prefers an analytical thinker and problem solver with ability to self-start projects and critique results.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
2. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
3. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
4. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department's zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.

About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency's success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.
Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.
The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.
Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Work Location: 1301 Concordia Ct Springfield, IL 62702-5643
Agency Contact:
Tyler Shovlain
Email: tyler.shovlain2@illinois.gov
Phone: 217-558-2200 ext. 4456
Job Family: Health Services; Public Safety
This position does not contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program should follow the Upward Mobility Policy Guidelines when applying for this title.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.
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