DIETITIAN (UPWARD MOBILITY)

at State of Illinois in Hines, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Posting Identification Number  38161

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dietitian for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to interpret nutritional guidelines, standard and special dietary requirements. Plans and prepares modified diets and menus for Kiley Developmental Center. Participates in the habilitation planning process. Trains professional and para-professional staff about proper nutrition and dietary requirements. Plans menus, conducts on-site meal monitoring and evaluates the facilities nutritional safety and sanitation policies and procedures.

1. Interprets nutritional guidelines, standard and special dietary requirements.
2. Provides direction to center staff in areas of portion control, modified diet, and sanitation procedures in accordance with Public Health Standards.
3. Evaluates individuals for food acceptance and weight changes.
4. Performs quality assurance checks including sanitation, random samples of meal quality and proper food preparation.
5. Monitors the facility homes for sanitary storage practices.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.