The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) under the Department of Mental Health is seeking a Licensed and Registered Dietitian who will conduct nutritional assessments; individual and group diet education; staff training; quality management activities; supervisory and administrative duties. _Please Note:_This is a full-time, 40-hour position. The shift is 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with Saturday and Sunday as the days off, rotating every3rd Weekend, with Friday & Monday off Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive): Provide nutritional care for clients by assessing needs, completing MHIS forms, providing diet education, and participating in team meetings, to promote nutritional health. Maintains records, by updating kardexes, to keep department information accurate. Provides education for staff, by determining needs through performance improvement and quality control activities, to promote staff competency. Participates in client activities, by conducting groups, to promote rehabilitation. Assists in menu planning, by gathering feedback from patients and department staff, providing recipes and menu ideas, to continuously improve patient satisfaction. Assists in performance improvement activities by performing tracer tracking, meal rounds, tray assessments, client nutrition surveys, and other activities, to improve nutrition services. Updates diet cards and transmits pertinent information to production staff, to ensure items available for meal service as needed. Assists in job applicant selection, by participating on interviewing committee, to maintain staffing levels. Assists in orientation and training employees, according to department protocol, to promote staff competency. Participates in annual protocol and procedure manual updating, by assisting in reviewing, revising, and developing protocols, to provide standardized guidelines for staff to refer to. Assists in updating Diet Manual annually, by reviewing and revising diet plans, to accurately reflect the needs of the WRCH clients. Assumes supervisory responsibilities, by overseeing cooks and KSWs, in absence of FSS I. Perform related work as required. Required Qualifications: Knowledge of the principles and practices of food service management. Knowledge of the standard methods, techniques, safety practices and procedures used in food handling, storage, preparation, cooking, and service. Knowledge of the @types, uses, care and maintenance of utensils and equipment used in food preparation and cooking such as ovens, knives, stoves, steamers and refrigerators. Ability to read and follow standardized recipes. Knowledge of the proper quality, appearance, and condition of foods and how to prevent cooking deficiencies. Ability to weigh, convert and measure ingredients. Ability to calculate percentages, ratios and proportions. Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, protocols and procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others. Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to prepare and use charts, graphs, and tables. Ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift and carry objects. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision, including planning and assigning work, understanding capabilities of subordinates, reviewing work, determining training needs and providing training, motivating staff, determining need for and implementing disciplinary action. Knowledge of the principles and methods of inventory control of supplies and equipment. About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH): Located on over 20 acres in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) is part of an integrated network of effective, efficient, and culturally competent mental health services. It provides intermediate and long-term inpatient care for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who live in Massachusetts, as well as individuals requiring specialized court ordered evaluations. WRCH provides inpatient services to 290 adults and 30 adolescents, inclusive of a Deaf Inpatient Mental Health Service program for 10 patients. Learn more about WRCH: Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) | Mass.gov DMH Mission Statement: The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and support to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research. Pre-Hire Process: A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines, Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website. ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Employment & Staffing at 1 (800) 510-4122, Option 4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the preparation and cooking of food in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, catering firm, government or private institution and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. An Associate's degree with a major in restaurant and hotel management, food service management, home economics, nutrition or dietetics may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in restaurant and hotel management, food service management, home economics, nutrition or dietetics may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience. III. A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, at the high school level or higher, with a major in culinary arts, food services or food trades may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience. Special Requirements: None. Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! /Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza./ An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Food Services Organization: Department of Mental Health Title: Registered Dietitian (Food Service Supervisor II) Location: Massachusetts-Worcester - 309 Belmont Street Requisition ID: 260005TO
