Dietetic Technician I

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Functional Title: Dietetic Technician I 
Job Title: Dietetic Technician I 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Food Service 
Posting Number: 8520 
Closing Date: 10/25/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Food Preparation and Serving Related 
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-09 
Salary Range: $2,481.75 - $3,404.91 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 10% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location: Mexia State Supported Living Center 
Job Location City: MEXIA 
Job Location Address: 540 CHAPEL DRIVE 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 4D0X1,68M,68Z,HM 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. 

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Dietetic Technician I performs beginning level therapeutic duties in facility under the supervision of nutrition professional. Work involves assisting the nutrition professional in related duties, some routine clinical record keeping and direct contact with individuals. Work requires advanced technical skills required to utilize computer programs 

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

1. Assist in conducting nutritional screenings/nutritional clinics.

2. Responsible for accurately printing and distribution of weekly individual diet cards and as needed.

3. Prepares, prints and distributes snack labels weekly or as needed with appropriate changes.

4. Reviewing individual’s records for collection of specified data, using pre-determined criteria, for use in assessing nutritional status.

5. Processes all incoming diet orders, using established guidelines, for preparation of diet cards.

6. Track all individual moves and transitions to assure diet card/snack labels and orders are accurate.

7. Tracking and delivery of nutritional supplements to respective units as needed

8. Participates in routine diet/snack audits.

9. Performs clerical duties for the department.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Must have completed high school or equivalent.

2. Considerable skill in human relations.

3. Ability to organize and manage time and work activities of self without direct supervision.

4. Ability to maintain complex files and records, and to prepare technical and statistical reports.

5. Ability to understand and follow policy and procedures and communicate them to others.

6. Ability to clearly communicate in written English.

7. Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and a driving record that meets the state of Texas and HHS driving requirements.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

None

Initial Screening Criteria

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Clerical work experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.