Sheila Fargis Purello
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Credentials
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Certified Master Social Worker
NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
Experience
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Catherine's House, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director
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Feb 2016 - Present
Represent agency to community at large, negotiate and advocate on behalf of residents and others experiencing homelessness through development of community relationships, collaboration, and referrals. Compile and report statistics and analysis regarding program operations and outcomes for agency stakeholders. Develop programming and provide case management to empower women living in transitional housing. Direct admission and discharge of residents through screening, intake, orientation, and exit processes. Solicit input and foster collaboration among varied stakeholders to achieve best possible outcomes for each client. Supervise case management and night/weekend personnel. Coordinate staff development activities. Show less
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Refugee Services Program Director
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Jan 2011 - Oct 2015
Managed government contracts totaling $300,000/year for provision of case management, employment, and school adjustment services to 250+ refugee clients in 2014, including preparation of funding proposals, reporting, and supervision of personnel.
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Accreditation, Training, and Quality Improvement Director
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Sep 2001 - Oct 2015
Led $5.5M, 55 FTE agency through self-study and site visit processes to successful accreditation with the Council on Accreditation (COA), an international human services accrediting organization. Established and implemented training program to address agency orientation, compliance, and workforce development needs. Designed and implemented systems for monitoring and improving service quality via performance and outcome measurement, case record review, stakeholder surveys, and corrective action processes. Trained service providers in quality improvement methods and adherence to best practice standards of accrediting organization. Directed Quality Management Committee and Quality Assurance Teams. Reported results to stakeholders including Board of Directors, Leadership Team, and agency staff. Show less
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St. Vincent Care Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Social Worker and Admissions Coordinator
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1999 - 2001
Developed and implemented policies and procedures for admission and provision of social services to residents of a skilled nursing facility. Served on leadership team preparing for initial and on-going Medicare and Medicaid accreditation. Assessed residents' psychosocial needs and strengths and contributed to interdisciplinary care plans. Educated residents and staff regarding residents' rights and abuse and neglect issues. Maintained progress notes and data in accordance with federal, state, and facility standards. Show less
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Way Station
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vocational Specialist
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1998 - 1999
Assisted adults with serious mental illnesses to locate and maintain employment through on- and off-site job coaching and communication with employers. Assisted adults with serious mental illnesses to locate and maintain employment through on- and off-site job coaching and communication with employers.
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Director, Catoctin Community Clubhouse After School Program
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1995 - 1998
Developed and promoted new program, trained site directors in research and grant-related record-keeping, recruited volunteer staff, and prepared reports for funders. Planned and directed educational, athletic, and character-building activities. At request of funders, spoke to statewide audience on best practices for after school programs. Developed and promoted new program, trained site directors in research and grant-related record-keeping, recruited volunteer staff, and prepared reports for funders. Planned and directed educational, athletic, and character-building activities. At request of funders, spoke to statewide audience on best practices for after school programs.
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Administrative Assistant
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1995 - 1995
Managed communications, scheduled lecture series, prepared publication materials for storage, for a social science and archaeological research institute. Managed communications, scheduled lecture series, prepared publication materials for storage, for a social science and archaeological research institute.
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Family Service Worker
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1991 - 1993
Enrolled children from economically disadvantaged families in preschool program. Assessed family needs and assisted in development of family goal plans through home interviews. Provided case management, advocacy, and referral services to families. Enrolled children from economically disadvantaged families in preschool program. Assessed family needs and assisted in development of family goal plans through home interviews. Provided case management, advocacy, and referral services to families.
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Community Family Life Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food Programs Coordinator and Emergency Services Staff
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1990 - 1991
Systematized food distribution to low-income households, screened clients for USDA emergency food eligibility, maintained and monitored food supplies. Arranged weekly shopping trips and monthly home food delivery for senior citizens. Researched job opportunities for the unemployed, tutored disadvantaged children, planned and implemented projects, referred clients to additional community resources. Systematized food distribution to low-income households, screened clients for USDA emergency food eligibility, maintained and monitored food supplies. Arranged weekly shopping trips and monthly home food delivery for senior citizens. Researched job opportunities for the unemployed, tutored disadvantaged children, planned and implemented projects, referred clients to additional community resources.
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Jesuit Volunteer Corps
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Full-time Volunteer
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1989 - 1991
Worked as staff for two social service agencies (above), lived in community with fellow volunteers, developed effective communication and conflict resolution skills, budgeted limited resources, planned community events, participated in activities focused on promoting spirituality and social justice. Worked as staff for two social service agencies (above), lived in community with fellow volunteers, developed effective communication and conflict resolution skills, budgeted limited resources, planned community events, participated in activities focused on promoting spirituality and social justice.
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Preble Street
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Breakfast and Volunteer Coordinator
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1989 - 1990
Directed service of 125 meals daily to homeless people, including acquisition of food and equipment, resource development, establishment of recycling program. Recruited, screened, trained, and supervised volunteers for breakfast and other agency activities. Established and facilitated meetings of city's soup kitchen directors. Directed service of 125 meals daily to homeless people, including acquisition of food and equipment, resource development, establishment of recycling program. Recruited, screened, trained, and supervised volunteers for breakfast and other agency activities. Established and facilitated meetings of city's soup kitchen directors.
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Education
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1993 - 1994
University of Michigan School of Social Work
Master's Degree, Social Welfare Administration -
2015 - 2016
Appalachian State University
Graduate Certificate, Gerontology -
1985 - 1989
Bowdoin College
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology, Religion -
1981 - 1985
Academy of the Resurrection
High School
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