Consultant, School Psychology - Jobs in Portage and Main

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Consultant, School PsychologyCRC Consultant, School PsychologyRegular/full-timeInterchange Agreements will be consideredDepartment of Education and Early Childhood LearningInclusion Support - Student Achievement and InclusionWinnipeg MBAdvertisement Number: 41976Salary(s): CRC $77,184.00 - $97,913.00 per yearClosing Date: November 5, 2023The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.An eligibility list may be established to fill similar regular and term positions and will remain in effect for up to 12 months.The Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning (EECL) is seeking to fill the Consultant, School Psychology position within the Inclusion Support Branch. The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). Please note that interchange agreements will be considered for this position.Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must have or be eligible for a valid Manitoba Permanent School Clinician #39;s Certificate
• Must be able to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required
• Ability to travel throughout Manitoba as required

Qualifications:Essential:

• Masters Degree in Psychology
• Extensive clinical experience working in the K-12 school system
• Experience implementing and monitoring student specific plans, transition plans, and/or Wraparound plans.
• Extensive experience in working with mental health treatment services to school aged youth (including mental health counselling, therapy and community services)
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work cooperatively with all stakeholders (student, educational, family, health, and community partners).
• Experience handling sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Experience interpreting and applying education related regulations/policy (specifically standards for appropriate education).

Desired:

• Knowledge of or experience with supervision of provincial school psychologist for professional certification in Manitoba

Duties:This position provides leadership and expertise in the area of school psychology by supporting school clinicians, school/division leaders, student services professionals and other educators in northern, rural and urban school divisions. The position provides expertise in assessment, planning and programming for students living with diverse learning and behavioural needs including but not limited to: intellectual disability, learning disability, mental health, and safe and caring schools. The position has a lead role in supervising school psychologists for professional certification throughout Manitoba. Consultants in the Student Services Unit also use their expertise to monitor and validate special needs categorical grant requests and participate in the Review and Reporting Process with school divisions across the province. This position includes student specific consultation in support of students with profound emotional and/or behavioural needs, which involves collaboration with school division staff, parents, agencies and community to facilitate implementation of wraparound or circle of care plans. Student Services Unit consultants bring feedback from the field and provide information to government in their respective areas of expertise.Apply to:Advertisement # 41976Talent Acquisition - Executive RecruitmentHuman Resource Services