Stacey Schnell
The Columbus Organization
Fishers,IN
9
years of professional experience
Compassionate Case Manager with in Medicaid waiver services, child welfare, family preservation, applied behavioral analysis, and special education. Demonstrated ability to manage caseloads, advocate for individuals with diverse needs, and navigate state service requirements while promoting independence, safety, and quality of life.
Work History
Medicaid Waiver Case Manager
1 Year 11 Months- Manage a diverse caseload of individuals receiving Indiana Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), ensuring compliance with state and federal waiver requirements.
- Develop, implement, and monitor Person-Centered Individualized Support Plans (PCISPs) to address individual goals, assessed needs, health and safety, and service delivery.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary support teams, including individuals, guardians, service providers, healthcare professionals, and state agencies.
- Facilitate assessments, service authorizations, waiver transitions, and eligibility-related processes to maintain continuity of care.
- Monitor provider services, identify gaps in care, and advocate for appropriate resources and individualized supports.
- Respond to crisis situations, investigate service-related concerns, and coordinate interventions to promote individual health, safety, and well-being.
- Maintain accurate case documentation, monitor regulatory compliance, and ensure timely completion of required assessments, reviews, and service plans.
Family Preservation Case Manager
4 Years 4 Months- Coordinated individualized family preservation services for children and families experiencing behavioral health challenges, safety concerns, and complex social service needs
- Utilized resources and flex funding to tailor services to specific needs of child and family.
- Managed caseload within financial parameters of case rate to ensure sustainability of services.
- Knowledge of interventions related to life skills such as employment seeking, budgeting and housing.
- Referred clients to community agencies and organizations to address treatment needs effectively.
Family Case Manager
8 Months- Evaluated risk levels to determine imminent danger to the child, facilitating timely removals from harmful environments to ensure safety.
- Conducted investigations and interviews with alleged victims and perpetrators of child abuse or neglect to gather crucial information for case assessments.
- Developed discharge plans to guide families and children toward self-sufficiency within safe, supportive settings.
Registered Behavior Technician
9 Months- Collaborated with ABA therapy and interdisciplinary teams to assess patient progress and align treatment goals.
- Monitored and recorded problem behaviors, providing accurate data collection and analysis to inform treatment strategies.
- Established rapport with patients and families, supporting therapeutic progress through adherence to boundaries policy.
Registered Behavior Technician
8 Months- Developed and implemented individualized skill acquisition and behavior-reduction plans to optimize therapeutic outcomes for each child.
- Applied targeted teaching strategies and behavior modification techniques to improve child behavior and learning.
- Delivered 1:1 ABA therapy to children, enhancing engagement and learning under BCBA supervision.
Special Education Substitute Teacher
3 Months- Developed and managed IEPs to establish clear student learning objectives and tailored educational strategies, enhancing support for individual goals.
- Adapted general education curriculum for special-needs students using diverse instructional techniques to facilitate effective learning.
- Built strong student relationships to enhance classroom engagement and documented progress for parents and school administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Skills
Waiver compliance
Person-centered planning
Service coordination
Case documentation
Individual Advocacy
Resource Navigation
Regulatory Compliance and Deadline Management
Caseload Management
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Timeline
Medicaid Waiver Case Manager
The Columbus Organization
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
Family Preservation Case Manager
Choices CCS
08.2020 - 12.2024Read More
Family Case Manager
Department Of Child Services
11.2019 - 07.2020Read More
Registered Behavior Technician
Cornerstone Autism Center
02.2019 - 11.2019Read More
Registered Behavior Technician
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
06.2018 - 02.2019Read More
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Southeast Dubois County School Corporation
02.2018 - 05.2018Read More
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Science from Special Education
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