Job Responsibilities

About Midlands Regional Center

Midlands Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Columbia, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision of the Health Support Director, plans, implements, directs and evaluates nutrition/dietary services.

Determines nutritional needs of residents by utilizing assessments and medical record updates. Informs physicians and healthcare providers of any nutritional inadequacies, and make recommendations for correction of the problem.

Coordinates with DMH to ensure diet plans are developed; and with nutritional supply for alternatives foods and supplements. Adjusts food preferences when applicable.

Attend pertinent and required nutritionally related meetings both with DMH and campus wide. Maintain registration status.

Design and conduct in-service training programs for staff. Assist in developing and reviewing written policies and procedures, in cooperation with the facility MCIP's and DDSN directives. Perform routine dining room inspections to assist in maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Plans and conducts nutritional programs, workshops, trainings and in-services for personnel and special groups.

Ancillary functions: Reviews and signs food service bill. serves as back-up to patient records representative for dispersing administrative admission and discharges.

Other duties as assigned.

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
  
  

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics or community nutrition and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting; or a bachelor's degree in any field, eligibility for registration by the American Dietetics Association and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting.

Must be registered dietitians and be able to be licensed through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Preferred Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of nutrition and diet therapy. Must understand scientific principles involved in nutrition management and apply them in daily practices. Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraged with registration required.

Additional Comments

About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.

EEO Statement: DDSN provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex --including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials.We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information .

Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.