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This position exists to provide dietetic services to people residing at the Grand Junction Regional Center. This position ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulations relating to food and nutrition services. The position ensures that the medically and/or psychiatrically complex people receive appropriate diets to ensure their safety and well-being, along with honoring personal preferences and choices. The position is to also educate staff and people regarding healthy meal planning, preparation of meals, serving sizes, tracking of caloric intake, and safe food handling.

Primary Job Duties:

• Dietetic Services/Nutritional Therapy
• Training/Development of Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
• Menu Planning and Purchasing
• Collaboration with Team Members
• Other Duties as Assigned

This position is 100% In-Person: You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some evenings and weekends may be required. Specific shift assignment will be determined upon hire based on program needs. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:

• Applicants must attach a CURRENT and VALID Registered Dietitian license to be considered for this position
• Experience Only: Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, such as nutrition-related services and direct care work.
• OR Education and Experience: 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
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid, and unrestricted Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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)
• 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 Driver's License or a non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border
• Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.
• Shift Work - GJRC is a 24/7 facility, must be available to work any shift, any day, and/or any area, to meet the agency's needs.
• 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.
• 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.