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Sheilia Brown

@sheiliabrown

Experienced healthcare operations leader specializing in IDD services.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior operations or program leadership role in healthcare/IDD services where I can drive compliance, improve quality outcomes, mentor staff, and manage regional programs with opportunities for long-term impact and professional growth.

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

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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.

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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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Phoenix - Online Campus logoUC

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.

AU

Axia University

Associate Degree, Medical

Completed an associate-level program in medical studies at Axia University (Richmond, VA campus referenced).

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Unknown

Healthcare Administration

Completed some college coursework in Healthcare Administration and Healthcare Administration management toward a bachelor's degree.

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Unknown High School

High School Diploma, General Studies

High school diploma completed in New York.

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Unknown

Associate Degree, Business

Completed an associate-level business program.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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