Dietitian (35 Hour)

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.  

The Department of Developmental Services - South Region - has one (1) current job opportunity for a Dietitian - based out of the Wallingford Office.

This position is a full-time thirty-five (35) hours per week position.  The work schedule is Monday-Friday on first shift; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application. 

Please Note:  You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

If selected for further consideration, State employees may be required to provide last 2 service ratings and non-state employees may be required to provide 2 letters of reference.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Joann Castaldo at joann.castaldo@ct.gov or (203)294-5072.

In a state facility or region this class is accountable for independently planning and coordinating the delivery of nutritional and food services to clients in order to render optimal nutritional health.

Performs nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation; evaluates nutritional, psychological and cultural needs of clients and plans dietary care accordingly; reviews medical history for conditions impacting dietary needs; develops and implements individualized nutritional care plans for assigned caseload; monitors and documents client diet and weight changes; plans regular, therapeutic and special diet menus for clients; orders and checks food items and kitchen supplies; supervises food preparation in residences and dietary department; consults on care and maintenance of kitchen supplies and dietary equipment; monitors food processes and sanitation procedures and recommends alterations as appropriate; provides nutrition and/or food service consultation and education to clients, staff and family members; records pertinent nutrition information in medical records; maintains diet manuals; ensures nutritional services comply with relevant federal and state standards; oversees service of meals in dining rooms, cafeterias, cottages or other units; trains food service and direct care staff in the purchase, preparation and service of food according to dietetic principles and within a predetermined food budget; maintains records and prepares reports; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws and regulations; knowledge of food values and dietetic principles; knowledge of human physiology; knowledge of principles and practices of food production and services; knowledge of Joint Commission regulations and standards; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to independently plan and coordinate the delivery of nutritional services; ability to utilize computer software.

Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RC) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and certification as a Dietitian issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 20-206n and 20-206r.

Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Incumbents in this class are required to travel.

1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
2. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification as a Dietitian issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 20-206n and 20-206r.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.