School Psychologist

**SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST**
**Job Ad: 500-24-014**:
**ABOUT MFNERC**

Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. (MFNERC) was established in 1998 by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) through a resolution to provide coordinated second and third-level education services to First Nations schools in Manitoba. MFNERC provides education, administration, technology, language and culture services to First Nations schools. To date, MFNERC provides services and support to 58 First Nations schools from 49 First Nations. Over the years, MFNERC has evolved from its humble beginnings, providing service on demand with a handful of employees, into a multifaceted organization that meets the needs of Manitoba’s First Nations schools with various services and support.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

The School Psychologist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary school-based team of professionals and is responsible for providing specialized school psychology services to First Nations schools in Manitoba. This will include assessment, programming and therapeutic intervention, and consultative services within the three-tiered service delivery model to enhance access to academics and participation in school.

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provide consultation for academic, learning, behavior, social-emotional, and mental health benefit of referred students and schools using a three-tiered service delivery model;
- Deliver individual and group prevention and intervention services, including crisis response;
- Conduct assessments of students for evidence-based diagnosis, educational planning, and home strategies to address academic/learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health concerns;
- Consider the review and adaptation of diagnostic assessment instruments for culturally appropriate use among First Nations children;
- Ensure that assessments and services are consistent with the child’s most natural learning environment;
- Work with parents of students with academic and behavioral education needs/disabilities to ensure accurate identification of student needs;
- Provide clinical and educational information at an appropriate level to school personnel and parents/caregivers that would assist them in developing a greater awareness of various learning needs and conditions, as well as consent to additional referrals to outside agencies or physicians;
- Use proper procedures for collecting and storing files, assessment reports, protocols, and results confidentially and securely;
- Provide workshops to school staff in First Nations communities, the Manitoba First Nations Education Directors, and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Committee when requested;
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly activity reports to the Assistant Director of Inclusive Education Services;
- Contribute to the preparation of an annual report and work plan for the next school year;
- Be aware of the community education philosophy as part of the approach to be utilized in the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of all related initiatives;
Participate in other special assignments, initiatives, and projects and developmental work as assigned/required, including supervision of internship/practicum students if requested;
- Manage an independent work environment;
- Facilitate professional development information sessions;
- Comply with federal and provincial legislation;
- Flexible to travel to First Nations schools throughout Manitoba (including flying to remote locations); and
Other duties as assigned.

**PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT**
- Maintain a high level of professional performance by attending discipline-specific meetings coordinated by the Clinical Lead;
- Participate in required periodic evaluations and relevant in-service training opportunities; and
- Create a personal/professional development plan, including setting of annual service and professional development goals.

**QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
- A minimum of Master of Arts/Sciences/Education in School, Child, or Clinical Psychology;
- Permanent or Provisional Certification as a Certified School Clinician in School Psychology and/or registration with the Psychological Association of Manitoba
- Familiarity with the Manitoba curriculum frameworks and strategies for implementation, and other support documents relating to Inclusive Education;
- Experience working with First Nations in the field of education is considered an asset;
- Appreciation and respect for Manitoba First Nations education development and reforms as well as the socio-economic conditions of First Nations communities;
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills to work in a First Nations environment;
- Fluency in a First Nations language is considered an asset;
- Familiarity with federal and provincial legislation;
- Ability to relate to and communicate with children, parents/caregivers, and other professionals;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in technical and pla