DIETITIAN II Pueblo Regional Center

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

About the Position

This position exists to meet Waiver regulations by addressing short-term and long-term nutritional needs of intellectually disabled individuals through nutritional assessment development and implementation of nutritional care plans; to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan with the interdisciplinary team and to work with other team members in transitioning clients to the community. As required by Medicare/Medicaid standards this will be accomplished by the Nutrition Care Process and Medical Nutrition Therapy.

Primary Job Duties

Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Screens assesses and monitors each ID individuals nutritional status for optimal health including but not limited to individuals with chronic medical conditions inborn errors of metabolism oral-motor dysfunction and individuals with a wide range of moods and psychiatric behaviors. Provides physicians and other healthcare professionals with a formal nutrition assessment as part of the direct patient care for dietitians outlined in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Guidelines. This position has the primary responsibility for tracking and reporting the residents weights assessing the reasoning/cause for significant changes and working with appropriate individuals to implement changes as needed.

Nutrition Counseling.
Counsels individuals and direct care staff that care for the individual on nutritional issues such as diabetes management through diet. Conduct training and in-service education to direct care staff on medical therapeutic diets food safety and sanitation food buying principles inventory control food preparation and texture modification for an individuals diet.

Menu Individualization.
Develops and maintains individualized menus for clients to meet the requirements for medical nutrition therapy as well as individual preferences. Adapts recipes to meet the nutritional and oral-motor needs of individuals within the allocated budget.

Dietary Audits and Nutrition Charting.
Conducts regular audits of group homes to monitor all dietary practices that directly affect an individuals nutritional status food safety sanitation and meal service. Additionally charts on residents to reflect the latest Medical Nutrition Therapy implementation.

Duties as Assigned

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to five (5) years

• A Masters degree in an accredited dietetics program.
• A registered Dietitian license Through the American Dietetic Association is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a mentor trainer or supervisor over healthcare staff.
• Experience applying person-centered practices.
• Experience writing assessments and working with Individual Service and Support Plans (ISSP).
• Working knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Computer proficiency.
• Writing assessments and following Individual service and support plans.
• Team Player
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Good Work History
• Relevant years of state service experience.

• Full Background Check - CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check ICON Colorado court database Medicare fraud database Reference Checks Professional License verification (licensure requirements) Drug Screen PREA (Division of Youth Services) Trails check (direct contact with children) CAPS (direct contact with adults Mental Health Institutes Regional Centers Veterans Community Living Centers)
• Shift Work - PRC is a 24/7 facility must be available to work any shift any day and/or any area to meet the a agency needs.

• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting) and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

• Motor Vehicle Check if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.

• Must possess a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License

• Travel Position must travel between remote work sites and may be required to transport individuals. Must utilize a State vehicle if available. If not must utilize a personal vehicle and request mileage reimbursement. A state vehicle must be utilized when transporting individuals.
• Special Qualifications A Masters degree in an accredited dietetics program. A registered Dietitian license through the American Dietetic Association is required for this position.
  
• Training Must demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs. bend kneel squat etc. and perform interventions proficiently throughout employment.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

• Disclose that information on the application.

• Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

• Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Relevant years of state service experience.

After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test.

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on theState Personnel Boardwebsite.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal formhere.

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

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  • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At or

• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within theRuleswebpage.

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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference join the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of Colorado.Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:

• Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medicalanddentalhealth plans

• Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of ColoradoEmployee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs well-being and dignity of the individuals families and communities we serve. We commit to respect fairness and access in every decision policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

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