Sheilia Brown
@sheiliabrown
Experienced healthcare operations leader specializing in IDD services.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced healthcare operations leader with extensive background managing residential and day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). I have overseen multiple regional programs, supervised program directors, managed budgets, ensured DBHDS compliance, and implemented intake and discharge procedures.
Throughout my career I have advanced from direct support roles to Area Director, demonstrating strengths in program management, quality assurance, staff training, and regulatory reporting (WaMS, CHRIS). I have hands-on experience with medical billing systems, ICD-9/ICD-10, EHRs, and multiple administrative platforms.
I hold multiple certifications including QIDP, PCA, CPR/First Aid, Medication Aide, and insurance licenses, and I pursue ongoing professional development. I am committed to compassionate, least-restrictive community-based care and improving quality of life for the individuals and teams I serve.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Area Director
Sevita
Sep 2020 - Present (5 years 3 months)
Oversee 12–17 residential group homes and day services across a regional area, supervising 4–5 program directors and ensuring DBHDS compliance, quality standards, intake/discharge processes, and budget/finance oversight.
IDD Regional Manager
Good Neighbor Community Services
Nov 2019 - Sep 2020 (10 months)
Supervised 6–8 program managers and managed day-to-day operations of multiple group homes, ensuring compassionate, community-based care and completing ISP entries, person-centered reviews, and CHRIS incident reporting within 24 hours.
Residential Supervisor
Good Neighbor Community Services
Apr 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 7 months)
Provided direct care and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, coordinated medical appointments and activities, and assisted in quarterly service plan development and daily documentation.
Senior Program Manager
Outreach Residential
Nov 2004 - Apr 2017 (12 years 5 months)
Delivered direct care and advanced person-centered support to adults with developmental disabilities, led ISP planning, medication administration, ADL assistance, and maintained clerical and appointment scheduling duties.
Direct Support Professional II
Community Residences
Mar 2008 - Apr 2015 (7 years 1 month)
Supported MR and Medicaid waiver clients in a group home setting with ADLs, medication assistance, daily ISP progress notes, behavior documentation, and creating a normalized living environment.
Licensed Insurance Agent
Provided personalized insurance solutions, managed policy changes and renewals, maintained client relationships, and utilized CRM tools to track leads and follow up on sales opportunities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Phoenix - Online Campus
Bachelor of Science, Health Science
Completed coursework toward a Bachelor-level program in Health Science via the University of Phoenix online campus.
Axia University
Associate Degree, Medical
Completed an associate-level program in medical studies at Axia University (Richmond, VA campus referenced).
Unknown
Healthcare Administration
Completed some college coursework in Healthcare Administration and Healthcare Administration management toward a bachelor's degree.
Unknown High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
High school diploma completed in New York.
Unknown
Associate Degree, Business
Completed an associate-level business program.
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Software and tools used professionally
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