Director, STEP Behavioral Health

Minimum Requirements

● Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, social services,

social work administration, counseling or a related field.

● Seven years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing clinical or social services

to children and their families in an urban environment, three of which have been in a

supervisory capacity and has included responsibility for program compliance and planning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

●Demonstrated knowledge of:

o the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and

administration.

o the methods and procedures used in the planning and development of a

behavioral health services program for school-aged children.

o the principles and methods of therapeutic interventions, casework and peer

support.

o the principles of child development and growth.

o current social, economic, and health issues, especially as related to

disadvantaged families.

o school-based programs.

o supervisory methods and techniques.

o policies and practices related to clinical billing (e.g., Medicaid).

● Demonstrated skill in:

o prioritizing and managing competing assignments.

● Demonstrated ability to:

o identify and resolve problems related to programmatic activities.

o exercise sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and

procedures.

o make cogent decisions and recommendations.

o plan, coordinate and direct a staff of professional personnel.

o prepare and present written and oral reports.

o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

o establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of

employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender the District's commitment

to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

Certificates/Licenses

●Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania license as a clinical social worker.