Reference #: 4871839 THE POSITION Are you interested in working in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to support individuals in meeting their nutritional needs? If so, consider joining the Department of Human Services (DHS), Torrance State Hospital, as a professional Clinical Dietitian. Within this role, you will plan and organize the nutritional care of residents including those on prescribed diets. If you are organized and have good time management skills with a strong desire to learn and create a better future for yourself and others, we have the perfect job for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for developing and coordinating a comprehensive consumer nutrition care program. This encompasses conducting nutrition assessments, facilitating discharge planning, providing diet counseling, documenting chart entries, participating in treatment team discussions, and implementing nutrition education initiatives. Additionally, you will design and document modified diet plans while overseeing the consumers' overall acceptance of the menu options. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the Food Service Manager to fill client nutritional needs concerning flavor, texture, and general acceptability of therapeutic menus. In addition to planning the nutritional care of residents, you will be offering educational materials to staff, consumers' families, and community members!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may change based on operational needs. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Special Requirements:

Certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or proof of eligibility for such certification.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.