DIETETIC SERVICES DIRECTOR - King
Job Code 0800199
The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King which is located off Hwy 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton has a
full-time Dietetic Services Director vacancy. For more information about this facility go to this website:
http://dva.state.wi.us/Homes_king.asp. We are a long-term care facility dedicated to providing services to
Wisconsin Veterans and their families.
Salary: Starting salary will be between $25.006 to $33.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus an
excellent benefits package. The pay schedule/range is 81-02. A two year career executive trial period is
required.
Job Duties: Under the general direction of the Deputy Commandant, Division of Veterans Homes, Wisconsin
Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), this position functions as the Dietary Services Director. This position
is responsible for directing, implementing and managing a complex interdisciplinary nutritional care system for
members in long term care facilities operated by WDVA governed by Federal and State laws, rules and
guidelines, OBRA, and Veterans Administration (VA) Codes. Responsibilities include assessing the nutritional
needs of members and determining available resources in meeting those nutritional needs and implementing
and managing the WDVA nutritional care system. The position provides general supervision over the Food
Service Administrator, certified clinical dietitians and administrative support positions.
Special Note:
Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection.
Licensure: Certification or eligibility for certification as a Dietitian by The Dietitians Affiliated Credentialing
Board in Wisconsin is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), Minimum Data Set (MDS), and
Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs); ability to plan and organize long range goals for a complex multifacility dietary services program; HIPPA and privacy related laws; food safety procedures and HACCP plan
development and implementation; current management theories and the principles and practices of
management and supervisory techniques; oral and written communication skills; computer skills i.e., word
processing programs and software for spreadsheet development; ability to prioritize tasks and organize work;
effective practice of team building concepts; and, ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with associates, subordinates, and management.
How to Apply: If you have not already done so you will need to create an account at the https://wisc.jobs
website. After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click "Apply Now." You will be asked to
provide your personal information, a resume (limited to 2 pages), and a cover letter (limited to 2 pages).
OR mail completed materials. Please send:
1) Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS-38) which may be obtained at https://wiscjobs. If
applicable, complete a Veterans Preference Form which may be obtained at the previous link.
2) A resume (limited to 2 pages) and a cover letter (limited to 2 pages) outlining your work experience,
education, and training as it relates to the job duties, and knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
3) Your State of Wisconsin, Department of Regulation and Licensing Certified Dietitian license number
or your eligibility for certification.
Send application materials to DVA – Attn: Jane Hineline, 30 West Mifflin St, PO Box 7843, Madison, WI 53707
OR Fax (608) 266-5414; OR to jane.hineline@dva.state.wi.us. Completed application materials received in
our office on Monday, March 10th, 2008 will be considered at the first review. Applications will continue to be
accepted until the needs of the agency are met. Questions may be directed to Jane Hineline at (608) 2663344.