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)

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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

Job Skills: Medical

Travel is required; must remain eligible to operate state-owned vehicle.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING:

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete three (3) weeks of paid pre-service training at our Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. The training is Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.

DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.