Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #3525

Job Description Job Title: Dietitian # 27796
Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date/Time: 06/05/2023
Closing Date/Time: 06/16/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,512 - $6,556 per month.
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Will
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
Posting Identification Number: 10-85-27796
Work Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Tues, Thurs: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Work Location: 2848 McDonough St Joliet, IL 60431
Division of Mental Health
Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC) Medical Services

Application Instructions:
Please click on the link to apply online: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/27796/

Position Overview
Under general supervision, plans and develops general and modified diets for the diets of individuals being served based on an individual’s medical/physical condition. 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 storage areas and on the units. Performs quality assurance checks. Conducts in-service training to professional and paraprofessional staff regarding nutritional needs.

Job Responsibilities
1. Plans and develops general and modified diets for the diets individuals are being served based on an individual’s medical/physical condition, assesses each patient on a modified diet, and makes changes in diets based on assessments.
2. 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.
3. Conducts regular reviews of food and related supplies and equipment in the Store’s areas and on the units.
4. Perform quality assurance checks including sanitation, food production, and physical plant.
5. Conducts in-service training to professional and para-professional staff regarding nutritional needs, dietary requirements, sanitation procedures, portion control, and Joint Commission and Public Health Standards in accordance with in-service needs.
6. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Conditions of Employment
1. Requires the ability to pass the IDOC background check.
2. Requires the 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 Department's zero-tolerance Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
3. Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

About The Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is to provide equitable access to social services, support programs, and resources to enhance the lives of all whom we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency, and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefits package that includes the following: 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)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even-numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx