What are the responsibilities and job description for the CORRECTIONS COUNSELOR/ CASE MANAGER(Job Id 53109) position at New Hampshire Department of Business & Economic Affairs?
**CORRECTIONS COUNSELOR/ CASE MANAGER(Job Id 53109)**
Location: US:NH:CONCORD
Occupation Category: 21-0000 Community and Social Service Occupations
Employment Type: FULL-TIME
Post Date: 09/09/2026
Close Date: 10/13/2026
Salary: 22.500-30.020
**Department of Corrections**
Division of Rehabilitative Services
42 Perimeter Rd
Concord, NH 03301
**CORRECTIONS COUNSELOR/ CASE MANAGER**
Position # 18849
$22.50/hour - $30.02/hour
Schedule
1st Shift with Saturdays and Sundays off
Summary
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.
**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 drivers 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: Yes No
Criteria: None
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria: None
Disclaimers
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 on-going 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 inmates release into the community.
For further information please contact
DOC-Recruitment at DOC-RECRUITMENT@DOC.NH.GOV or at 603-271-5653.
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 S**
Location: US:NH:CONCORD
Occupation Category: 21-0000 Community and Social Service Occupations
Employment Type: FULL-TIME
Post Date: 09/09/2026
Close Date: 10/13/2026
Salary: 22.500-30.020
**Department of Corrections**
Division of Rehabilitative Services
42 Perimeter Rd
Concord, NH 03301
**CORRECTIONS COUNSELOR/ CASE MANAGER**
Position # 18849
$22.50/hour - $30.02/hour
Schedule
1st Shift with Saturdays and Sundays off
- See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.**
Summary
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 drivers 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: Yes No
Criteria: None
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria: None
Disclaimers
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
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 on-going 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 inmates release into the community.
For further information please contact
DOC-Recruitment at DOC-RECRUITMENT@DOC.NH.GOV or at 603-271-5653.
- TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION**
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 S**
Salary : $23 - $30