Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
1. Must currently be a permanent Dietitian 2, Grade 18 OR
You must have your current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD). You must indicate your RD registration number on your application.
OR
1. You must have your New York State Education Department (NYSED) certification in dietetics-nutrition AND have completed a minimum of an additional 400 hours* of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of a RD. You must indicate your NYSED certification in dietetics-nutrition number on your application.
*If you are qualifying under #2, the additional 400 hours required is in addition to the 800 hours of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of an RD required for NYSED certification. On your application, you must provide the name of the institution where you obtained the additional hours; the name of your supervisor; and your supervisor's qualifications.
Candidates must maintain current certification in New York State as a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist AND maintain current registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credentialed dietitian highly sought. Academy membership is highly recommended.
Important note: the candidate selected to this position is advised that it will be their responsibility to discuss any previously approved time off with their new supervisor. There is no guarantee the new unit will be able to honor previously approved time
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As a Dietitian 2 you would work under the supervision of a Nutrition Services Administrator providing professional dietetic and nutrition services to individuals; and may supervise a Dietitian 1.
If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in the instruction of students or nutrition interns in Medical Nutrition Therapy and food preparation techniques
• Coordinate medical records for clinical nutrition. Ensure medical records (Electronic Health Records) reflect nutritional status of the individuals and meet regulations.
• Completion of nutritional assessments using the Nutrition Care Process and discharge plans (frequency is dependent upon clinical needs and regulatory statues) .
• Plan and Review menus for regular and modified diets.
• Attend ISP meetings and discharge meetings.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and make recommendations to the treatment team for the maintenance and/or improvement of nutritional status.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with other clinical disciplines (SLP, OT, PT, nursing) to provide comprehensive service delivery to individuals.
• Recommend changes to meal plans to address nutritional concerns.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to assess dining and swallowing concerns.
• Schedule and conduct Nutrition in-service education/training for staff, families and individuals. Maintain attendance records and record topics covered.
• Participate in the development and implementation of plans for corrective action.
• Ensure OPWDD regulations are adhered to and for overall nutritional health and safety of the individuals.
• Regular and proficient computer use of clinical documents inclusive of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for individuals within the clinical caseload.
• Conduct regular Nutrition and Sanitation Oversight reports for residential sites within assigned caseload.
• Participate in State Operations, Region 2 Nutrition Services Discipline Meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Frequent travel between assigned IRAs in Oneida is expected. Mileage is compensated per Office of State Comptroller rules and regulations.
Additional Comments TITLE: Dietitian 2
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
SALARY GRADE: SG 18
SALARY: $65,001 - $82,656
NEGOTIATING UNIT: Professional, Scientific & Technical (PEF)
OFFICE/REGION: State Operations Region 2
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Central New York DDSO
LOCATION: Bank Of America Offices
200 West Dominick Street
Rome, NY 13440
SHIFT/PASS DAYS 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pass Days: Sa/Su
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As a Dietitian 2 you would work under the supervision of a Nutrition Services Administrator providing professional dietetic and nutrition services to individuals; and may supervise a Dietitian 1.
If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in the instruction of students or nutrition interns in Medical Nutrition Therapy and food preparation techniques
• Coordinate medical records for clinical nutrition. Ensure medical records (Electronic Health Records) reflect nutritional status of the individuals and meet regulations.
• Completion of nutritional assessments using the Nutrition Care Process and discharge plans (frequency is dependent upon clinical needs and regulatory statues) .
• Plan and Review menus for regular and modified diets.
• Attend ISP meetings and discharge meetings.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and make recommendations to the treatment team for the maintenance and/or improvement of nutritional status.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with other clinical disciplines (SLP, OT, PT, nursing) to provide comprehensive service delivery to individuals.
• Recommend changes to meal plans to address nutritional concerns.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to assess dining and swallowing concerns.
• Schedule and conduct Nutrition in-service education/training for staff, families and individuals. Maintain attendance records and record topics covered.
• Participate in the development and implementation of plans for corrective action.
• Ensure OPWDD regulations are adhered to and for overall nutritional health and safety of the individuals.
• Regular and proficient computer use of clinical documents inclusive of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for individuals within the clinical caseload.
• Conduct regular Nutrition and Sanitation Oversight reports for residential sites within assigned caseload.
• Participate in State Operations, Region 2 Nutrition Services Discipline Meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Frequent travel between assigned IRAs in Oneida is expected. Mileage is compensated per Office of State Comptroller rules and regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
1. Must currently be a permanent Dietitian 2, Grade 18 OR
You must have your current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD). You must indicate your RD registration number on your application.
OR
1. You must have your New York State Education Department (NYSED) certification in dietetics-nutrition AND have completed a minimum of an additional 400 hours* of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of a RD. You must indicate your NYSED certification in dietetics-nutrition number on your application.
*If you are qualifying under #2, the additional 400 hours required is in addition to the 800 hours of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of an RD required for NYSED certification. On your application, you must provide the name of the institution where you obtained the additional hours; the name of your supervisor; and your supervisor's qualifications.
Candidates must maintain current certification in New York State as a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist AND maintain current registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credentialed dietitian highly sought. Academy membership is highly recommended.
Important note: the candidate selected to this position is advised that it will be their responsibility to discuss any previously approved time off with their new supervisor. There is no guarantee the new unit will be able to honor previously approved time.
Questions about this position can be directed to Abby Canzano, RD, CDN Nutritional Services Adm 1, at 607-756-5637 ext 107
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit PRF-1, and/or cover letter and résumé by 05/07/2024 to:
Central New York DDSO
Human Resources
8163 Gore Road
Rome, NY 13440
Fax: 315-338-0443
E-mail: CentralNY.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Please reference the above EOA #24-132 in all correspondence.
Additional Comments:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
NYS offers Incredible Benefits!
Paid Holidays and Leave
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
Health Care Coverage
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
Retirement Program
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
Professional Development and Education and Training
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-9689 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
Please Note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture, and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address CentralNY.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit PRF-1, and/or cover letter and résumé by 05/07/2024 to:
Central New York DDSO
Human Resources
8163 Gore Road
Rome, NY 13440
Fax: 315-338-0443
E-mail: CentralNY.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Please reference the above EOA #24-132 in all correspondence.