DIETETICS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

The Dietetics Assistant Director will be directed by the Dietetics Director in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Manages personnel and staffing related activities for Nutrition Services as assigned.
• Manages, plans, organizes, and directs, the activities required by Nutrition Services for the quality provision of patient meals, nourishments, and ancillary dietetic services.
• Manages in Nutrition Services key department activities and functions as assigned and provides liaison to other hospital areas related to, e.g., personnel, procurement/menus, equipment, standards compliance, events, training, safety/security/environment of care, emergency preparedness, infection control/HACCP/food safety, automation, etc.
• Possesses knowledge of , monitors adherence to, prepares for site visits, escorts/attends meetings related to Joint Commission, Licensing, Environmental Health, Department of State Hospitals, DSH-Atascadero policies, procedures, directives, laws, standards, and regulations relevant to Nutrition Services production /presentation /ancillary dietetic services.
• Prepares, implements plans of corrections. Participates in quality control monitoring, reporting, and resolution of concerns. Promotes and participates in performance improvement activities. Ensures staff are included in PI activities and kept informed through frequent staff meetings.
• Ensures patient suggestions/concerns from various sources are investigated, resolved, documented (e.g., attends Nutrition & Unit Representative meeting, internal patient complaints, patient rights complaints, etc.).
• Works with staff and department management to establish, implement annual department objectives. Participates in assigned department and hospital meetings and teams. Participates in the Dietetic Internship (DI) Program in site planning, preceptor responsibilities, and Acting DI Director if needed.
• Maintains Food Safety Certification.
• Models, monitors, intervenes, and responds as needed to ensure Nutrition Services’ adherence to requirements in safety, security, relationship security, infection control, emergency response, and a non-hostile work environment.
• Computer use is required.

In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at Dietetics Assistant Director Exam, OR
2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR
3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

• Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts and/or out of class paperwork.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Applicants who are eligible to apply for registration will be admitted to the examination but must become registered to be eligible for appointment.),
AND Either I: One year of experience in California state service performing the duties of a classification with a level of responsibility equivalent to Registered Dietitian;
OR II Experience: One year of clinical or administrative experience in dietetic practice.

• If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list.

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

You MUST attach proof of registration as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/1/2025

Who May Apply

How To Apply

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - You MUST attach proof of registration as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.