Maria Volpe
About Maria Volpe
Maria Volpe is a Mental Health Coordinator with over a decade of experience in mental health recovery services, specializing in supported employment and housing for individuals with persistent mental illness. She has a Master's degree in Social Work and has contributed to community-based mental health programs, notably implementing the Fairweather Lodge Model to reduce hospital readmissions.
Current Role as Mental Health Coordinator
Maria Volpe serves as the Mental Health Coordinator at Tasks Unlimited, a position she has held since 2011. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing community-based mental health programs. These programs emphasize the importance of integrated living and working environments for individuals with persistent mental illness. Maria's work aims to enhance recovery outcomes and promote stability among participants.
Experience in Mental Health Recovery Services
Maria Volpe has over a decade of experience in mental health recovery services. Her expertise lies in supported employment and housing for individuals with persistent mental illness. This extensive experience enables her to contribute effectively to the development of programs that support recovery and community integration.
Educational Background in Psychology and Social Work
Maria Volpe studied Psychology at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls for one year from 2001 to 2002. She later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, completing her studies from 2003 to 2006. Subsequently, she pursued a Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Minnesota from 2009 to 2011. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in mental health and social services.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Maria Volpe worked as a Social Work Intern at Tasks Unlimited from 2009 to 2010. She also served as a Clinic Assistant at Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota from 2006 to 2012. These positions contributed to her understanding of the mental health field and enhanced her skills in client support and service delivery.
Implementation of the Fairweather Lodge Model
At Tasks Unlimited, Maria Volpe implemented the Fairweather Lodge Model, which focuses on providing supportive housing and employment opportunities for individuals with serious mental illness. This initiative has contributed to reducing hospital readmissions, demonstrating her commitment to improving mental health outcomes for her clients.