Dietetics Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description and Duties
METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL-Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County. This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications: Every Friday and selections can be made. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled. Dietetics Assistant Director (Clinical): The position manages the operating functions of Nutrition Services clinical area and Clinical Dietitians. Reviews and revises staff units/caseloads based on operational needs. Completes audits of dietitians’ nutrition assessments. Reviews nutrition curriculum for patient education and attends dietitian groups/classes. Responsible for reviewing and revising all clinical related policies on an annual basis. Responsible for reviewing and revising diet manual. Responsible for overseeing enteral nutrition inventory and ordering based on patient needs. Attends administrative and departmental meetings as required and participates in various committees. Dietetics Assistant Director (Presentation): The position manages and directs the operation of the Nutrition Services Presentation area, which includes the traylines in the Central Kitchen and all the Satellite Kitchens/Dining Rooms. Ensures food is properly plated, per menu guidelines, in a palatable manner. Ensures all plans of correction, HACCP, CMS, Title 22, JCAHO and local food service laws and regulations are followed and maintained. Provides monthly departmental training for supervisors and staff. Ensures areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, complete regular monthly audits of all areas. Assesses kitchen/dining room needs annually, supports and directs Food Service Supervisor I/II, attends departmental and administrative meetings and participates on various committees. Minimum Qualifications: Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Applicants who are eligible to apply for registration will be admitted to the examination but must become registered to be eligible for appointment.) AND Either I: One year of experience in California State Service performing the duties of a classification with a level of responsibility equivalent to Registered Dietitian Or II: Experience: One year of clinical or administrative experience in dietetic practice. And Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with a major in dietetics or institutional management from a coordinated undergraduate dietetic program or a formalized post baccalaureate education program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Eligibility Examination: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.  Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process. Click here to take the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5136 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. DIETETICS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov . It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their voicemails, email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email. Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list. All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form. Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered . EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Experience : Two years of clinical or administrative experience in dietetic practice, and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Applicants who are eligible to apply for registration will be admitted to the examination but must become registered to be eligible for appointment.)