Corrections Counselor​/Case Manager

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available:
Yes No

Division of Rehabilitative Services

42 Perimeter Rd

Concord, NH 03301

Position # 18849

$22.50/hour - $30.02/hour

1st Shift with Saturdays and Sundays off

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Corrections, has a full-time vacancy for Corrections Counselor / Case Manager.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

In-Band Advancement Available:
Yes No

Criteria:
None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
Yes No

Criteria:
None

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:

DETAILED TASKS (STANDARD):
None

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):
Participants 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…