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DSHS DDA Yakima Valley School Dietitian

, part of , is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team of professionals who provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday with holidays off.

At YVS, our direct care and support staff provide 24-hour nursing care, a full spectrum of clinical and therapeutic programs, and recreation/activities to empower our clients. You will personally empower our clients through performing professional level Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) which includes nutritional assessments, nutrition counseling, development of therapeutic plans and nutrition education. This is an ideal job for someone who is seeking to work directly with clients in a unique setting. This is an opportunity to utilize multiple nutritional skills and provide strong communication and collaboration to successfully help us transform lives.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Please watch this video about to learn more about what we do there.

Some of what you will do:

• Perform professional nutritional assessments, education, and MNT and/or instructs others in professional, administrative, or dietetic services in an institutional setting
• Participates with teams to carry out projects and plans that improve care in the client population served
• Assess, design intervention, and monitor nutritional progress and goals for the population served
• Formulate therapeutic diets and nutrition support plans to meet the needs of clinical pathologies, including diabetes, obesity, renal dysfunction, cardiovascular needs, gastroenterological, oncological, phenylketonuria, citrullinemia, metabolic support and nutrition support services
• Consult with and serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide optimal care for the residents
• Participate in the quality assurance process, focusing on evaluation of foods served for compliance with policies and standards as related to food safety, therapeutic goals, and texture/consistency attributes
• Interpret research findings and incorporate them into nutritional therapy programs and recommendations
• Maintain relevant electronic records
• Develop, evaluate, and utilize food service computer systems

Who should apply:
Bachelor\'s Degree OR Master\'s Degree in Nutrition or nutrition-related field and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian or eligible for registration at the time of hire and pass the registration examination within one year of date of hire. Dietitian experience is preferred.

Completed applications will include the following attachments:

• Detailed chronological resume
• A cover letter
• Minimum of three professional references

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency\'s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions? Please contact and reference 10718. To learn more about DSHS, go to .

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant\'s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver\'s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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