Dietary Operations Manager ( 20018027)

Dietary Operations Manager

Works under general direction and requires thorough knowledge of dietetics/nutrition in order to manage entire dietary department. Supervises all dietitians and/or food service supervisory/managerial personnel or in Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC). Organizes, plans, develops and implements a comprehensive monitoring program of contract nutrition services statewide to assure services delivered meet applicable ODRC policy and protocol. Monitoring and evaluation of nutrition services processes, quality assurance activities, staffing expectations and fulfillment, critical review of major nutrition services occurrences that impact healthcare. Responsible for credential monitoring and clinical competence monitoring. Evaluates the data generated, and reports findings to institution staff, the designated contract monitor, and Office of Correctional Healthcare administrator. Evaluates the contractors planned remediation/action plan for findings as indicated and provide feedback to all parties involved. Periodically evaluates and inspects meals and nutrition services operations for quality and adherence to ODRC policy and procedure and state and federal regulations. Perform dietetic duties at the Franklin Medical Center which include collecting anthropometric and biochemical data and information pertaining to patients' nutritional health care. Competes nutrition assessment of patients and makes nutrition recommendations to advanced level provider diet orders and makes changes on diet summary list. Prepares and maintains files and information on patient nutrition status/care. Prepares monthly diet summary and nutrition care reports. Works directly with the clinical and food service staff advising and monitoring (consulting) patient services. Plans and implements for nutrition education classes for inmates and staff. Develops nutritional education materials. Consults with food service managers in proper interpretation of menus and appropriate substitutions.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage, Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period, Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year, Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave, Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more), Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Current licensure as dietitian as issued by Ohio Board of Dietetics per Section 4759.06 of Revised Code; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in state & federal guidelines & accreditation standards regarding dietetics/nutrition for agency of employment; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in employee training & development. -Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure. Job Skills: Medical.

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application. You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview. All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.