Clinical Dietitian - Ebensburg Center

Salary: $50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually Location : Cambria County, PA Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number: CS- Department: Department of Human Services Division: HS Ebensburg Ctr Opening Date: 10/30/2024 Closing Date: 11/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 81430 Position Number: Union: Non-Union Bargaining Unit: N3 Pay Group: ST06 Bureau / Division Code: Bureau / Division: Ebensburg Center Worksite Address: 4501 Admiral Peary Hwy City: Ebensburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code: 15931 Contact Name: HHS Intake Contact Email: THE POSITION Are you passionate about providing nutritional care, especially to some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable populations? The Department of Human Services is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join our dedicated dietary services team as a Clinical Dietitian. In this role, you will oversee the planning, organization, and implementation of therapeutic nutrition programs across all service areas in the institutional food service operation at Ebensburg Center. If you are eager to make a significant impact using your expertise, this is the ideal opportunity for you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will ensure that the therapeutic nutrition program complies with ADA guidelines and survey standards while integrating medical nutrition therapy into the center's operations. Duties include maintaining an up-to-date diet manual, planning regular and therapeutic menus that reflect current clinical nutrition practices, and providing clinical expertise to meet individuals' nutritional needs. Additionally, you will oversee meal preparation for accuracy in flavor, quality, and texture, direct tray assembly for efficiency, and develop a group instruction program for dietary services staff. Your focus will be on imparting knowledge of nutrition principles and fostering a collaborative work environment. 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. Overtime and travel may be required as needed. May change based on operational needs. 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 Requirement: This position requires 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . 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. 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. 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our Yes 02 Do you possess certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association, or are you eligible for certification as a Registered Dietitian? Yes No 03 "If you answered 'yes' to the question above pertaining to certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association, please provide your certification number and expiration date in the text box below. If you answered 'yes' to the question above pertaining to eligibility for certification as a Registered Dietitian, please attach a copy of your "Eligibility Confirmation Letter" from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or attach a copy of your "Special Letter of Eligibility" from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or attach a copy of your "Authorization to Test" letter from the American College of Testing (ACT). If you answered 'no' to the question above, please type N/A in the text box below." Required Question

Created: 2024-11-01