CORRECTIONS COUNSELOR/ CASE MANAGER

The State of New Hampshire

Concord (NH)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 41,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a Corrections Counselor/Case Manager for the Division of Rehabilitative Services in Concord, NH. The role involves counseling inmates, providing case management, and coordinating with clinical staff to support transition planning.

Requirements include an associate degree with related experience, or a 4-year combined education/experience background, plus a valid driver's license and background checks.

Qualifications

Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after high school.
Experience and education must be in social work, psychology, criminology, vocational rehabilitation, education, guidance, correctional administration, program development, parole, criminology, or related behavioral sciences.
Valid driver’s license.
Must pass security and background screenings required for correctional environments.
Trainee option allows 3+ years of education/experience after high school to start in trainee status.

Responsibilities

Monitors inmates to ensure a safe and secure environment as part of the facility unit team.
Conducts individual and group counseling and case management with inmates.
Coordinates with medical, psychiatric and psychology staff to ensure appropriate treatment services.
Schedules appointments, boards, and activities within the prison system.
Develops aftercare plans for inmates transitioning to community settings.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Social work values

Security aware

Education

Associate's degree and 2+ years experience

4 years education/experience balance

Job description

CORRECTIONS COUNSELOR/ CASE MANAGER (Job ID: 53109)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Corrections

Division of Rehabilitative Services

42 Perimeter Rd

Concord, NH 03301

Position# 18849

$22.50/hour - $30.02/hour

Schedule: 1st Shift with Saturdays and Sundays off

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or nhjobs@das.nh.gov

Performs specialized social service duties within the Division of Rehabilitative Services for the NHCF-W; follows established policies and procedures in the rehabilitation of inmates; provides counseling/case management either individual or in groups which may assist inmates in their transition into a community environment; does related work as required including case management, working in close and immediate contact with prisoners on a daily basis while maintaining security.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in social work, psychology, criminology, vocational rehabilitation, education, guidance, correctional administration, program development, parole, criminology, or in a behavioral science involving emphasis on counseling and human relations, or a related field.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements: Must pass security and background screenings required for correctional environments.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 3+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Work experience in law enforcement, prisons, or working with juvenile or adult offenders preferred.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of the Corrections Academy within 12 months of hire and continuing certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMER

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates as a member of the facility unit team that monitors inmates to ensure a safe and secure environment. Attends staff meetings and participates in developing strategies for managing inmates’ behavior.

Models, reinforces, redirects, and sets limits to behavior by using specified behavior management techniques; develops and implements individual goal attainment.

Conducts individualized and group orientation to inmates within the correctional system and provides programming to inmates associated with their identified risk factors.

Observes inmates and collaborates with other staff and community agencies to help develop services for resident needs.

Schedules inmates for specialized appointments, boards, and activities within the prison system.

Coordinates with professional staff (psychiatrist, social worker, and psychologist) to ensure treatment for those inmates needing specialized services.

Prepares reports, case summaries for appropriate classification and ongoing treatment and rehabilitation of inmates. Acts as liaison between the courts, parole, and community corrections to facilitate inmate movement through the prison system.

Makes recommendations and helps develop aftercare plans upon the inmate’s release into the community.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits: