NUTRITIONIST

State of Illinois Springfield, Illinois
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December 1, 2022
State of Illinois
Springfield, Illinois

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 11/15/2022
Closing Date/Time: 11/30/2022
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,982 - $7,369 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for any degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses is recommended and should be uploaded to the Additional Documents section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 10-90-20832

Position Overview

Under general supervision, plans, develops, directs, and evaluates Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) nutrition services in the assigned area. Works with local direct service providers of the WIC Program to provide consultation and technical assistance, conducts monitoring and quality assurance activities, develops educational materials and training curricula to ensure the program is delivered in accordance with state policy and federal regulations. Coordinates with other nutrition and maternal child health programs. Travels routinely in the performance of duties.

Job Responsibilities
  1. Travels to provide on-site consultation regarding nutrition-related issues such as prescriptive food, formula needs and other special dietary needs to professional and paraprofessional staff of agencies administering the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) and Maternal/Child Health (MCH) programs at a local level.
  2. Serves as a resource person answering technical and scientific questions related to nutrition and nutrition related aspects of good health, chronic disease prevention and control as they relate to other programs administered by Department of Human Services (DHS) and other state agencies.
  3. Coordinates nutrition services with those of other related agencies, institutions and groups in the assigned area (e.g., food assistance, nutrition, health, education, etc.) by meeting with staff of these programs and through participation in state level groups to develop a network of information and referral systems.
  4. Reports and summarizes programs and activities of local WIC projects in assigned area.
  5. Conducts ongoing monitoring of WIC services, including nutrition, in assigned region in accordance with Federal Regulations, recognized best practices and in conjunction with other DHS staff.
  6. Participates in continuing education conferences related to nutrition, health care, and prevention as a presenter or facilitator and for professional development.
  7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
  1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, supplemented by a master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or food service management.
  2. Requires possession of a Dietitian license valid in Illinois.
  3. Preferably requires registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Conditions of Employment
  1. Requires ability to travel, including overnight travel.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 823 E Monroe St Springfield, IL 62701-1915

Family & Community Services

Office of Family Wellness

Bureau of Nutrition Services

Springfield/Sangamon County
Agency Contact: [email protected]

Job Family: Health Services; Social Services

About the Agency:

IDHS serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

  • A Pension Program
  • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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