Interpersonal Development Manager- Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 15, 2024
Job Summary:
The KPICD Interpersonal Development Manager is responsible for furthering the strategic vision of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD) by overseeing activities to support interpersonal development (ID) among trainees of the Karyn Purvis Institute, mentoring and supervising Interpersonal Development Specialists, and working collaboratively with the Associate Director of Training and Consultation to build and support an ID team that prepares and equips trainees for success in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training and implementation.
Duties & Essential Job Functions:
1. Assists Associate Director of Training and Consultation in building and leading a high impact ID team by defining objectives and processes, coaching, team-building, and ensuring on-going effectiveness and impact. Ensures that all processes and practices are fair, equitable, and promotes anti-racist values.
2. Conducts the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI), which entails the following: (a) 1-2 hours of interview questions and responses following complex question/answer process flow and attachment theory alignment through conference call or virtual platform with North American and International individuals enrolled in the TBRI Training, (b) Real-time informal assessment of attachment style during the interview, (c) Immediate verbal feedback, including observations, coaching, action steps, etc., and (d) written feedback documenting assessment findings.
3. Prepares and leads training courses in attachment and connecting principles (both online and in-person); monitors and responds to requests and interactions with trainees.
4. Acts as a consultant to the Institute's valued partners in the US and across the world, ensuring successful dissemination of attachment-related components involved in implementing TBRI.
5. Partners with Program Coordinator(s) to ensure logistical support for domestic and international interviews and support, including (a) the selection and engagement of international interpreters to conduct interviews and document assessment notes in multiple languages (including, but not limited to Spanish, Russian, Polish, Romanian and Ukrainian) and (b) maintaining the online scheduling platform and database of confidential AAI records.
6. Hires and trains ID specialists (TCU employees and contractual) in AAI procedures, including administration and feedback protocols. Trains international interpreters to assist ID specialists in conducting interviews and document assessment notes.
7. Teaches, trains, and mentors direct reports in their respective roles and ensures that staff have the skills, resources, feedback, and support needed to perform at their full potential.
8. Ensures that that interviews are conducted in a timely manner, interviewers conduct themselves according to ethical standards, participant confidentiality is protected, and procedures are conducted with high quality and fidelity to the TBRI training model.
9. Represents the Institute as an expert in attachment and the development of relationships in crucial policy contexts (e.g., child welfare agencies, family courts, juvenile justice agencies, advocacy) both domestically and internationally. Serves as a liaison with members of the Institute's partner network on topics related to attachment.
10. Works collaboratively with the Resource Development Coordinator to ensure development and implemementation of a clear strategy on the production and dissemination of program materials and trainings (that include attachment constructs) which may enhance knowledge, understanding, and impact of KPICD work.
11. Works closely with the other KPICD teams to ensure the alignment of work across teams.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
• Master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or other related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 plus years' experience in a professional capacity working with children, youth, parents, or families.
• 3 or more years of experience conducting Adult Attachment Interviews (AAIs).
• 2 years of experience coaching individuals in the administration of the AAI.
• Experience can run concurrently.
Preferred Education & Experience:
• 3 or more years experience in clinical work as a licenced clinician (e.g., LPC, LMSW).
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Fingerprint and background check clearance required upon hire.
• Reliable coder of the Adult Attachment Interview or working toward reliability.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.
Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:
• Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner.
• Licensed professional in a related field (e.g., counseling, social work).
• Proficiency using Skype, Zoom or other virtual meeting software.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of counseling and interpersonal relationship techniques.
• Skill in communicating with other professionals in individual and group settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally.
• Ability to work with diverse and multicultural populations from around the world including with simultaneous translation.
• Ability to draft grammatically correct correspondence and document accurate notes associated with the AAI.
• Ability to facilitate group training sessions for adult learners.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a digital work environment (e.g., MS Office, Zoom, web applications).
• Ability to travel on a regular basis. Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Ability to use an inclusive, collaborative, and learner-minded approach in problem solving.
• Ability to facilitate a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Ability to mentor others.
• Ability to work independently and on a team serving a common goal.
TCU Core Competencies:
University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.
Work Environment:
• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position but requires some domestic and international travel for project related events.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
AA/EEO Statement:
As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
The KPICD Interpersonal Development Manager is responsible for furthering the strategic vision of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD) by overseeing activities to support interpersonal development (ID) among trainees of the Karyn Purvis Institute, mentoring and supervising Interpersonal Development Specialists, and working collaboratively with the Associate Director of Training and Consultation to build and support an ID team that prepares and equips trainees for success in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training and implementation.
Duties & Essential Job Functions:
1. Assists Associate Director of Training and Consultation in building and leading a high impact ID team by defining objectives and processes, coaching, team-building, and ensuring on-going effectiveness and impact. Ensures that all processes and practices are fair, equitable, and promotes anti-racist values.
2. Conducts the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI), which entails the following: (a) 1-2 hours of interview questions and responses following complex question/answer process flow and attachment theory alignment through conference call or virtual platform with North American and International individuals enrolled in the TBRI Training, (b) Real-time informal assessment of attachment style during the interview, (c) Immediate verbal feedback, including observations, coaching, action steps, etc., and (d) written feedback documenting assessment findings.
3. Prepares and leads training courses in attachment and connecting principles (both online and in-person); monitors and responds to requests and interactions with trainees.
4. Acts as a consultant to the Institute's valued partners in the US and across the world, ensuring successful dissemination of attachment-related components involved in implementing TBRI.
5. Partners with Program Coordinator(s) to ensure logistical support for domestic and international interviews and support, including (a) the selection and engagement of international interpreters to conduct interviews and document assessment notes in multiple languages (including, but not limited to Spanish, Russian, Polish, Romanian and Ukrainian) and (b) maintaining the online scheduling platform and database of confidential AAI records.
6. Hires and trains ID specialists (TCU employees and contractual) in AAI procedures, including administration and feedback protocols. Trains international interpreters to assist ID specialists in conducting interviews and document assessment notes.
7. Teaches, trains, and mentors direct reports in their respective roles and ensures that staff have the skills, resources, feedback, and support needed to perform at their full potential.
8. Ensures that that interviews are conducted in a timely manner, interviewers conduct themselves according to ethical standards, participant confidentiality is protected, and procedures are conducted with high quality and fidelity to the TBRI training model.
9. Represents the Institute as an expert in attachment and the development of relationships in crucial policy contexts (e.g., child welfare agencies, family courts, juvenile justice agencies, advocacy) both domestically and internationally. Serves as a liaison with members of the Institute's partner network on topics related to attachment.
10. Works collaboratively with the Resource Development Coordinator to ensure development and implemementation of a clear strategy on the production and dissemination of program materials and trainings (that include attachment constructs) which may enhance knowledge, understanding, and impact of KPICD work.
11. Works closely with the other KPICD teams to ensure the alignment of work across teams.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
• Master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or other related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 plus years' experience in a professional capacity working with children, youth, parents, or families.
• 3 or more years of experience conducting Adult Attachment Interviews (AAIs).
• 2 years of experience coaching individuals in the administration of the AAI.
• Experience can run concurrently.
Preferred Education & Experience:
• 3 or more years experience in clinical work as a licenced clinician (e.g., LPC, LMSW).
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Fingerprint and background check clearance required upon hire.
• Reliable coder of the Adult Attachment Interview or working toward reliability.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.
Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:
• Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner.
• Licensed professional in a related field (e.g., counseling, social work).
• Proficiency using Skype, Zoom or other virtual meeting software.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of counseling and interpersonal relationship techniques.
• Skill in communicating with other professionals in individual and group settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally.
• Ability to work with diverse and multicultural populations from around the world including with simultaneous translation.
• Ability to draft grammatically correct correspondence and document accurate notes associated with the AAI.
• Ability to facilitate group training sessions for adult learners.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a digital work environment (e.g., MS Office, Zoom, web applications).
• Ability to travel on a regular basis. Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Ability to use an inclusive, collaborative, and learner-minded approach in problem solving.
• Ability to facilitate a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Ability to mentor others.
• Ability to work independently and on a team serving a common goal.
TCU Core Competencies:
University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.
Work Environment:
• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position but requires some domestic and international travel for project related events.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
AA/EEO Statement:
As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
