Case Manager presso Rockingham County (NH), NH

About the Department

Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney’s Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Human Resources, Finance Office, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.
 
SCOPE OF POSITION: The Case Manager is responsible for the daily operations of assessing the needs of inmates within the department of corrections through the enforcement of facility policies and procedures. The Case Manager works under the general supervision of the Superintendent and the direct clinical supervision of the Mental Health Supervisor. 

Position Duties

We are committed to providing a safe environment for the inmate population here at Rockingham County Department of Corrections. We provide programs both in our facility and outside of the facility to assist inmates in enhancing and acclimating to their personal lives. The Case Manager identifies inmates’ needs of support service through the intake process, assesses their needs to develop a service plan to assist in linking inmates with appropriate services, monitors their progress, and facilitates groups. The Case Manager also makes referrals and develops relationships with liaisons/agencies such as veterans affairs, sex offender program, probation, attorneys, court ordered evaluations, parenting programs, medication management, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment. Further, this position assists with community transition by developing a transition plan, which includes obtaining identifying documents for use upon release, assisting with registering with qualifying assistance such as NH Medicaid, applying for housing, or food stamps. As this is a community-based position, the Case Manager engages in frequent contact with the public through meetings with inmate’s families, community groups, volunteers, courts, Sheriff’s departments, police departments, probation officers, social services, and counseling authorities.

Minimum 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.  

Other Qualifications