DIETARY DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents-Baltimore (RICA-Baltimore), Baltimore MD

Main Purpose of Job

In order to facilitate RICA-Baltimore’s mission and insure our program is family driven and youth guided, the main purpose of this position is to oversee and manage the operations of the Dietary Services of RICA-Baltimore and oversee the provision of nutrition clinical and educational services to the clients of RICA-Baltimore.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties assigned to this position include, but are not limited to: Plans and executes clinical nutrition care services to include nutrition screening, nutritional history and assessment and appropriate plan of care, in order to meet the specific nutritional needs of each client. Advises the interdisciplinary team on the food habits and other nutritional concerns of the clients, to assist in their overall clinical treatment. Plans, implements and documents nutrition education activities, to teach students about good nutrition practices, and to involve the school faculty and the facility staff in activities to enhance the program, in compliance with the Child Nutrition Program requirements. Completes the Monthly Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Meal Reimbursement Report and submits to MDH-BHA to initiate financial reimbursement. Completes and submits annual Child Nutrition Program Reports. Processes all Meal Benefit Applications yearly and as students are admitted. Maintains Child Nutrition Reimbursement in a readily available and organized manner, as required by the Department of Education for review in the MSDE Audit every three years. Provides orientation to new employees on approved meal components, meal check-off procedures, menus, diets, special nutritional needs of children and adolescents, and on the (CNP). Facilitates the annual mandatory Civil Rights Training to dietary and education staff as required by the Child Nutrition Program. Completes the annual on-site monitoring with written report of another MDH CNP site. Develops and maintains effective policies and procedures to assure compliance with, and satisfactory performance of all dietary requirements. Establish a Quality Improvement Program to assure provision of quality service. Interprets physicians' prescriptions for diets and nutritional supplements, plans the diets and monitors the service of the nutritional supplements to assure compliance with the prescribed diet therapy. Maintains nutrient analyses of menus, to assure adequacy, compliance with Child Nutrition Program requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice under the licensing requirements for Nutritionists and Dietitians. Experience: Five years of experience providing professional nutrition or dietetic services which includes three years in a residential or hospital setting and two years managing a clinical and administrative phase of a dietetic program. Notes:1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of dietetics, nutrition, institutional administration or other related field for up to one year of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Dietitian and Nutritionist classifications or Dietitian and Nutritionist specialty codes in the Dietitian field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should have experience providing nutrition or dietetic services in a school setting working with children and experience overseeing lower-level Registered Dietitians and other professional food service and support staff.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist from the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice. 2. Candidates for positions in this classification must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) prior to completion of probationary period and must maintain a current registration during their time of employment. Candidates who are currently registered should submit proof of CDR registration with application.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification may be required to provide the facility with a telephone number where they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.