1. Michael Kottke
510.295.3197
Ktkez17@gmail.com
Education:
New School for Social Research
Graduate Faculty of Political and Social Science -Masters of Art in Psychology,December, 1994
University of Wisconsin -Bachelor of Arts in Psychology,August,1991
Employment:
Elwyn NC- San Jose, CA (4/08-present)
Executive Director
-responsible for the ongoing operations and long term planning of a California 501(c)(3) non-
profit organization that provides residential services to adults with developmental disabilities.
Current contracts for 30 homes, each serving 4-5 individuals
-employ, supervise,manage and discharge employees. Currently 550 employees, including RN’s,
LVN’s, Psychiatric Technicians, OT’s, PT’s, Respiratory Therapists,Psychologists,Dieticians,
administrative and level of care staff
-insure program compliance with Titles 17 and 22 of the California Code of Regulations
-insure programs operate within budget
-oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to service
provision and organizational operations
San Andreas Regional Center- San Jose, CA (9/00-4/08)
District Manager, Developmental Services (2/03-4/08)
-managed a department of 20 professionals across multiple disciplines (social work, nursing,
psychology, occupational therapy, dental hygiene) charged with clinical case management of
people with developmental disabilities as they transition from large state run developmental
centers into smaller community based homes, and ongoing in the community
-developed and coordinate the implementation of agency protocols related to clinical oversight of
consumer progress, fiscal management of consumer services, and regulatory compliance of
community based service provider agencies
-developed annual and ongoing regional center budget projections regarding start up costs for
developing community based services to accommodate people moving from developmental
centers,ongoing community based service costs post developmental center discharge, and regional
center operational costs to support this project
Standards Compliance Coordinator (9/00-2/03)
-developed and coordinated the implementation of policies and procedures to insure regional
center and service provider compliance with state and federal guidelines related to the Home
and Community Based Services Medicaid Waiver Program, Nursing Home Reform Program,
Targeted Case Management Program, and Special Incident Reporting
-served as the agency liaison to the California Department of Developmental Services Federal
Revenue Branch
-developed plans of correction in response to state and federal audits
-provided new staff orientation of Federal Programs

2. Federation of Puerto Rican Organizations- Brooklyn, NY (6/95-9/00)
Psychology Department Supervisor (3/98-9/00)
-hired, trained and supervised MA and PhD level Behavior Specialists who provided therapeutic
services, identical to those outlined below under Applied Behavioral Science Specialist, to
developmentally disabled adults with histories of institutionalization and Axis I diagnoses,in
residential settings (ICF & CR)
-developed psychology department protocol
-insured psychology department compliance with state and federal regulations
-assisted Quality Assurance with the internal audit process,writing plans of correction, etc.
-instituted the use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques as a diagnostic aid and
behavioral tracking device
-wrote grant proposals to obtain State funding for agency expansion in New Jersey when
North Princeton Developmental Center was ordered to be closed by New Jersey’s governor
-Chairperson of the agency’s Human Rights Committee
-Chairperson of the agency’s Incident Review Committee
-liaison between the agency and state and federal regulatory bodies
-provided orientation to new employees in the areas of Active Treatment, Normalization,
Client’s Rights, Abuse/Neglect/Mistreatment,Behavioral Interventions,the Interdisciplinary
Process,Developmental Disabilities in general, and relevant agency policy
Applied Behavioral Science Specialist (6/95-3/98)
-provided individual and group counseling, in different residential settings,to developmentally
disabled adults with histories of institutionalization and Axis I diagnoses
-developed behavioral treatment plans
-trained and supervised staff in the implementation of appropriate treatment provisions
-psychological evaluations and behavioral progress reports,including data analysis
-maintained a working knowledge of psychotropic medications, including indications,
contraindications and side effects
-consultation with psychiatrists,neurologists,etc.
-crisis intervention
Professional Service Centers for the Handicapped, Inc. Queens,NY (8/96-8/97)
Behavior Specialist (part time)
-provided services identical to those outlined above under Applied Behavioral Science
Specialist, to a similar population, in day programs and residential settings
Bowery Residence Committee Human Services New York, NY (3/93-3/95)
Mental Health Technician
-provided individual and group counseling to chronically mentally ill clients, with histories of
substance abuse and homelessness,in a community residence
-assisted clients with obtaining vocational training and supported living arrangements
-helped clients navigate community resources (SSI, Medicaid, AA, NA, etc.)
-psychosocialprogress reports and objective tracking
Willowglen Academy Milwaukee, WI (11/91-9/92)
Counselor
-provided group and individual counseling to juvenile delinquent males, with severe emotional
and behavioral challenges, in a locked facility, group home, and classroom
-crisis intervention