Dietitian

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Dietitian to join our Office of Medical Services. This role will serve as a consultant to our central office and facilities, ensuring the nutritional well-being of the youth in our facilities.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Serve as a consultant to central office and facilities on statewide basis on dietetic/nutrition and food service programs (e.g., write and revise diet manual, ingredient room manual, and food service policy and procedure manual, monitor compliance of facilities, and develop, implement, and monitor quality control mechanisms)
• Plan, evaluate, and implement regular, special, and modified diets to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, treatment plans and accreditation standards
• Oversee reimbursable meals program through Ohio Department of Education and adhere to all food service policies and requirements; conduct quarterly menu audits
• Complete nutrition assessments of youth (e.g., review medical chart, interview youth regarding likes, dislikes, allergies, and/or chewing or digestion problems)
• Maintain dietary and nutrition records, reports, and progress notes (e.g., youth charting, census sheets, treatment plans)
• Plan and/or conduct in-service training programs pertaining to nutrition for youth and staff and attend various meetings (e.g., treatment team meetings)
  
  

Current licensure as dietitian as issued by Ohio Board of Dietetics per Section 4759.06 of Revised Code.

Job Skills: Medical

Organization

Youth Services - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information

Amanda.Norris@dys.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 9, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

William Green Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$27.83 per hour

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours

24 hours per week

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Medical

Technical Skills

Food Services, Medical, Planning and Development

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Consultation

Agency Overview

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About Us…

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Guiding Principles…

• Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
• Treat everyone with respect
• Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
• Provide the best support and services for youth and families
• Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
• Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
• Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
  
  

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here