Dietitian 2

DSHS YVS Dietitian 2

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DSHS YVS Dietitian 2

Salary

$64,512.00 - $86,688.00 Annually

Location

Yakima County – Selah, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2026-05983

Department

Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division

DDA

Opening Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description

Benefits

Description

• Help shape how care is delivered — one resident at a time.

• Attention Registered Dietitians: This is a role where your clinical judgment directly improves quality of life for individuals with complex, long-term needs.

• At Yakima Valley School, you'll sit at the center of care — partnering with clinical teams to ensure every resident receives the right nutritional support, while helping improve how food services operate across the facility.

• Yakima Valley School is a state-operated Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) located in Selah, WA, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in a structured, clinical setting. The facility operates as a certified nursing facility and provides comprehensive services including medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, psychiatric care, and specialized therapeutic programs. Residents are supported in daily living, community participation, and long-term development — backed by a collaborative team of over 260 staff.

• This is a 100% onsite role, based on the nature of care delivery and collaboration required across teams. Opportunities performed onsite at least three days per week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

• In this role, you will serve as the facility's Registered Dietitian — ensuring residents receive the right nutritional care while partnering closely with both clinical and food service teams. This role is less about oversight — and more about clinical impact, coordination, and improving how care is delivered through nutrition.

Why this role stands out:

• Direct impact on resident care in a mission-driven environment

• Strong collaboration across nursing, therapy, and food service teams

• Opportunity to improve how nutrition services are delivered across the facility

• Stability and benefits of Washington State employment

• If you're ready to step into a role where your clinical expertise is applied daily and trusted across teams — apply today.

• Who Should Apply

• Professionals with a Bachelor's degree with a major Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or Food Service Administration, completion of American Dietetic Association approved dietetic education program.

• AND

• Registered Dietitian status: 24 months of recent full-time experience as a Registered Dietitian.

• Note: equivalent education/experience will substitute for all qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

• Some of What You Will Do

• Assess and evaluate nutritional needs of residents across long-term and crisis stabilization populations

• Develop and adjust individualized nutrition plans based on clinical recommendations

• Partner with nursing, speech, and therapy teams to ensure safe food textures and reduce risk

• Work closely with food service staff to ensure dietary plans are executed effectively

• Support coordination between clinical care and food service delivery

• Contribute to improving processes and systems that impact resident care

• Questions? Email Kris.

• The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own 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 vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.

• 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. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

• Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewedhere. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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• More than Just a Paycheck!

• Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

• We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

• The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

• Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

• Insurance Benefits

• Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

• Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

• To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees

Benefits

• Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

• Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

• The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

• Retirement and Deferred Compensation

• State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement