Dietitian Job at Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) (Kankakee)

Dietitian

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Location:
United States , Kankakee

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

5148.00 - 7227.00 USD / Month ▼

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Job Description:

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dietitian for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to interpret diet prescriptions in the planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals. Plans and directs the preparation of all diets. Participates in the habilitation planning process. Trains professional and paraprofessional staff with regard to proper nutrition and dietary requirements. Verifies compliance with Joint Commission and Public Health Standards, as-well-as, the Center’s and Department of Human Services (DHS) policies and procedures regarding nutrition and dietary needs.

Job Responsibility:

Interprets diet prescriptions in the planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals at Shapiro Center
Provides direction to staff in the areas of food preparation, portion control, modified diet, sanitation procedures and stock maintenance in accordance with Public Health Standards
Conducts regular reviews of food and related supplies and equipment in the Dietary areas and on the units
Performs quality assurance checks including sanitation, food production and physical plant
Conducts in-service training to professional and para-professional staff regarding nutritional needs, dietary requirements, sanitation procedures, portion control, Joint Commission and Public Health Standards in accordance with in-service needs
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above

Requirements:

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in dietetics
Requires licensure as a dietitian nutritionist by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as set forth in the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act (225 ILCS 30)
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law

What we offer:

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 01, 2026

Expiration:
January 07, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Dietitian

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Location:
United States , Kankakee

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 01, 2026

Expiration:
January 07, 2026

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