Dietitian

Location: Park Forest, IL, US, 60466-1200

Job Requisition ID: 43660 

Opening Date: 12/16/2024
Closing Date/Time: 12/30/2024​
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: DIETITIAN - 12510 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,952 - $6,952 per month ($59,424 - $83,424 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dietitian for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to interpret diet prescriptions in the planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals at the Center. Plans and directs the preparation of diets. Participates in the habilitation planning process. Trains professional and paraprofessional staff with regard to proper nutrition and dietary requirements. Verifies compliance with Joint Commission and Public Health Standards, as well as the Center’s and Department of Human Services (DHS’s) policies and procedures regarding nutrition and dietary needs.

Essential Functions

Serves as Dietitian for the Ludeman Developmental Center.

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 Stores areas and on the units.

Performs quality assurance checks including sanitation, food production and of the physical plant.

Conducts in-service training to professional and para-professional staff regarding nutritional needs, dietary requirements, sanitation procedures, portion control, Joint Commission and Public Health Standards in accordance with in-service needs.

Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course in dietetics.

Requires licensure as a dietitian nutritionist by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation*.

*This requirement is set forth in the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act (225 ILCS 30).

This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Conditions of Employment

Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.

Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.

Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.

Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Various shifts, see below: 

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Working one early day (7:00am - 3:30pm) and one late day (9:00am - 5:30pm) per month, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: Park Forest - 114 N Orchard Dr 

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Ludeman Developmental Center
Dietary Services

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services