Join our team as a Case Manager here at Rockingham County Department of Corrections. Enjoy fantastic benefits, generous paid time off and the opportunity to work alongside accomplished professionals. Be a part of an organization you can be proud of.

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Manages the daily operations of accessing the needs of inmates within the department of corrections though the enforcement of facility policies and procedures. Works under the general supervision of the Rockingham County Department of Corrections (RCDC) Superintendent and the direct clinical supervision of the Mental Health Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies inmates needs of support services through intake process.
• Assesses inmate’s needs and develops a service plan to assist the inmates in linking with appropriate services.
• Monitors inmates’ progress with service plan under the supervision of the Mental Health Supervisor.
• Acts as an inmate liaison through permitted communications on behalf of the inmate with the Department of Corrections as well as outside agencies.
• Assists inmates with community transition by developing a transition plan.
• Possess a working knowledge of community resources for mental health, substance abuse, housing and assistance programs.
• Makes referrals and develops relationships in conjunction with Corrections liaisons and agencies such as Veterans Affairs, Sex Offender Program, Probation, Attorneys, court ordered evaluations, Parenting Programs, medication management, mental health services and substance abuse treatment.
• Assists inmates to obtain identifying documents for use upon release.
• Assists inmates with registration for applicable qualifying assistance such as NH Medicaid, applying for housing or food stamps.
• Facilitates groups.
• Maintains documentation and communicates following HIPAA guidelines for confidentiality pertaining to inmates.
• Monitors and documents recommendations as outlined in court orders as it pertains to services needed prior to release as well as referrals to court recommendations post release.
• Maintains on-going records pertaining to inmates and services for the purpose of yearly statistics.
• Adheres to policy, procedures, rules and regulations as set by the Rockingham County Department of Corrections.
• Assists in the development and implementations of current procedures for case management.
• Engages in frequent contact with the public through meetings with inmate’s families, community groups, volunteers and through other programs to facilitate ongoing, progressive relations with participants. Other contacts are typically courts, Sheriff’s departments, police departments, probation offices, social services and counseling authorities.
• Performs other related functions as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university with a major in Psychology, Behavioral Health, Social Services, Criminal Justice or related field.
• Prior experience in social services or criminal justice or;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Ability to recognize and identify anti-social behavior, mental health issues and criminal thinking behaviors for the purpose of developing corrective action.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse and general resources, specifically offered in Rockingham County.
• Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of criminal justice system issues and dynamics preferred.
• Application of classification, counseling and case management techniques required.
• Knowledge of the DSM-5, Stages of Change and co-occurring diagnosis.

Rockingham County offers a complete benefits package to full-time and part-time employees including: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and optional long-term disability. Employees working 35 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the New Hampshire Retirement System. Additional benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• 22 accrued earned time days per year
• Free 24/7 fitness facility
• Cafeteria
• Generous contributions into Health Savings Account
• $2,500 referral bonus for LNA, MNA, LPN or RN positions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity
Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,760.00 - $64,064.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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