Job Title : Senior Manager CRCSP
Department : Court Referral Programs
Supervisor : Director Community Programs
FLSA Status : Full-time Exempt
Approved Date : November 2025
About United Way of the Midlands :
Since 1923 United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bringing together the business government and not-for-profit sectors and raising money to support our communitys most impactful health and human service programs. UWMs funded programs and direct services including JAG Nebraska 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program focus on four key areas to improve health and well-being for all build financial stability and strength help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow. At United Way we are committed to fostering integrity inclusion and responsibility across our work where all employees feel valued respected and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.
UWMs Mission :
United Way of the Midlands UNITES our communitys CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.
Guiding Principles :
At United Way of the Midlands we
- Build TRUST in everything we do.
- Extend GRACE by thinking beyond ourselves.
- Show GRIT by bringing it everyday.
- Be OPEN to embracing others differences.
- Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing.
- Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly.
Senior Manager CRCSP Summary :
As part of the UWMs Community Programs Department the Senior Manager CRCSP is responsible for all activities associated with the Court-Referred Community Service Program and the related Offender Work Program. Community service is an alternative to incarceration and helps keep people in their homes with their families and employed while giving back to the community. The manager meets with and assigns court-ordered offenders to community service addition to initial intake the manager monitors placements verifies hours builds agency relationships and prepares monthly reports to court advisory council. This is a grant-funded position based on UWMs partnership with Douglas County.Responsibilities :
Executes UWMs contract with Douglas County to ensure the successful completion of service hours by individuals assigned through the courts or offender work program.Conducts initial intake interviewsAppropriately places clients with participating agencies.Explains agencys tasks and expectations.Handles grievances / problems with client and / or agency.Verifies community service hours.Completes necessary paperwork.Manages approximately 400 cases annually across both CRCSP and OWPMaintains strong relationships and partnerships with the probation judicial systems and agencies serving as a trusted source of information across stakeholder groups.Maintains contact with probation judicial systems and agencies regarding each client through phone call e-mails and other communication. Prepares reports as necessary.Writes incident reports and notifies probation regarding violations or misbehaviors.Tracks clients placements and hours completed through confidential database. Prepares reports to document services to clients.Facilitates constructive dialogue striking the right tone with clients in writing (mail correspondence) email phone and in person to create judgement-free space conducive to completion.Coordinates CRCSP committee meetings and associated reports four times per year. Gives presentations to probation county commission and any other group requesting more information.Proposes and pursues opportunities for manageable growth and process improvement. Assists with designing systems and procedures to further improve functioning of the program and value to the community.Serves as a resource and reference for UWM staff to better understand needs and issues among court-involved individuals and the corrections network.Operates and integrates as a part of the broader UWM team while maintaining program independence.Refers clients to 211 for additional resources as necessary.Submits annual budget invoices and contracts.Submits annual invoices.Submits biannual contracts with additional grant writing / development as required.Driving is an essential function of this position.Supervisory Responsibilities :
There are no supervisory responsibilities for this role.Required Skills and Abilities :
Detail oriented with the ability to navigate within structured timelines and regulations.Ability to work almost completely independently with minimal supervision.Manages time wisely adapting to timeframes of client surges and leveraging timeframes with less activity to maximize program effectiveness.Ability to build relationships among various stakeholder groups and earn trust quickly.Ability to build rapport with court-involved populations understanding barriers or limitations to ensure placement optimizes opportunity for success.Must be a quick study to begin meeting placing clients immediately.English proficiency sufficient for communication with supervisors co-workers clients and customers. Bi-lingual Spanish an asset.Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents.Ability to respond independently to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community.Ability to effectively present information to top management public groups and / or boards of directors.Ability to write legally acceptable reports and other writing that conform to prescribed style and formatAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of MS PowerPoint Design software; MS Excel Spreadsheet software MS Word Processing software.Education and Experience :
Bachelors degree from four-year college or university preferred with coursework or concentration in Criminal Justice Social Work Psychology Health and Human ServicesThree to five years related experience.Physical Requirements :
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.Ability to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Benefits :
Shared health dental and vision insuranceGenerous 401(k) Retirement planPaid vacation and sick timeEmployer paid life and disability insuranceProfessional development assistanceTuition reimbursementHow to Apply :
Please submit your cover letter and resume to
United Way of the Midlands isan equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1