Clinical Dietitian (1st Shift)-Selinsgrove Center

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional nutritional care, particularly to Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities? Selinsgrove Center is looking to hire a dedicated and dynamic Clinical Dietitian to join our team. In this vital role, you will oversee the planning and organizing of the nutritional care of residents at Selinsgrove Center. If you are eager to make a meaningful difference with your knowledge and skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove. Only a couple minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools and Susquehanna University. Come join us at the Selinsgrove Center and start your career in public service today!

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As a Clinical Dietitian, you will be responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of nutritional care for Individuals residing in a Department of Human Services facility for Individuals with developmental disabilities.

Some of your duties will include maintaining a level of competency acceptable to Selinsgrove Center and its Dietary Department. Participating in any Dietary Department performance improvement programs/initiatives according to program assignments and parameters, including diet accuracy, nutrition intervention outcomes, and menu evaluation analysis for nutritional adequacy. Completing on a timely basis, new admission and annual nutritional assessments, and Physician ordered nutritional consults for Individuals. Making recommendations to the Physician regarding nutritional care and interventions. Collecting information from charts, medical records, dietary records, and by talking with Individuals, medical staff, and living area staff/advocates.

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel and overtime as needed
• Free parking!
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

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.

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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.

• 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.