Dietitian (Ump)
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:57412
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 08/03/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:DIETITIAN - 12510
Skill Option:UMP Credential
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5328 - $7819 per month ($63936 - $93828 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Dietitian for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin Illinois. Interprets nutritional guidelines standards and special dietary requirements and diet prescriptions in the planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals at Elgin Mental Health Center. Plans and directs the preparation of all diets including modified diets and menus. Participates in the habilitation planning process. Trains professional and paraprofessional staff with regard to proper nutrition and dietary requirements including basic food and nutrition principles. Participates in dietetic research programs and projects. Verifies compliance with Joint Commission and Public Health Standards as well as the Centers and Department of Human Services (DHS) policies and procedures regarding nutrition and dietary needs.
- Plans and develops general and modified diets for the diets of individuals being served based on the individuals medical/physical condition assesses each patient on a modified diet and makes changes in diets based on assessments.
- Provides direction to staff in the areas of food preparation portion control modified diet sanitation procedures and stock maintenance in accordance with Public Health Standards.
- Conducts regular reviews of food and related supplies and equipment in the Stores areas and on the units.
- Performs quality assurance checks including sanitation food production and physical plant.
- Conducts in-service training to professional and para-professional staff regarding nutritional needs dietary requirements sanitation procedures portion control Joint Commission and Public Health Standards in accordance with in-service needs.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in dietetics.
- Requires licensure as a dietitian nutritionist by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as set forth in the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act (225 ILCS 30).
*This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm; 30-minute paid lunch
Headquarter Location:750 S State St Elgin Illinois 60123
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Elgin Mental Health Center
Dietary
Work County:Kane
Posting Group:Building Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
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)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on theUpward Mobility Programlink or for specific title information atUMP Titles.To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
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