Robert Katz has over 33 years of experience leading behavioral healthcare programs specializing in services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He has a proven track record of developing, implementing, and managing all aspects of complex organizations. His background includes managing residential, special education, adult day, and behavioral programming services for those with complex behavioral disorders.

1. Robert Katz
302-415-5704
robkatz2301@gmail.com
Profile
Bringing 33+ years of experience as a leader in the field of behavioral healthcare, specializing in services
for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses.
Recognized throughout a long standing career for the abilities to develop, implement and manage all
aspects of a complex organization of residential, special education, adult day and behavioral
programming.
● Ability to manage multiple domains of program operations
● Ability to coordinate all aspects of a multidisciplinary organization
● Managing services for those exhibiting complex and extreme behavior disorders
Education
Delaware State University | Special Education, MA
Amherst College | Psychology, BA
Industry Experience
AdvoServ | Bear,DE | 1982-2016
Vocational Director September 2016­December 2016
● Assess and determine the needs of Adult Day Program
● Develop systems to track vocational activities
● Determine initial steps for vocational programs for individuals at all functioning levels
and varying behavioral challenges
State Director January 2015­August 2016
● Lead and manage all aspects of the program for the State
● Coordination and supervision of all departments
● Direct supervision of Residential Program Directors, Supervision of Nursing
Services, Education Director, Office Manager, Case Managers, Adult Program Director,
Day Services Director, Facilities Director and Case Managers
● Report directly to the Chief Operational Officer (C.O.O.)
● Plan, formulate and recommend to the C.O.O. policies and procedures that will improve
the program and further the objectives of the organization
● Oversee, for purposes of day-to-day administration, the operations of the program
● Develop, establish and maintain various state agency relationships and
communications
● Manage fiscal responsibilities for the State program
● Assist in the development of new business
● Administrative on-call for the program 24/7

2. Assistant State Director August 2012­January 2015
● Reported to State Program Director
● Direct supervision of the Director of Education, Adult Program Director, Day
Services Director
● Insured the overall operations of the program in the absence of the State
Program Director
● Assisted in the development of program policies and procedures
● Maintained various state agency relationships
● Assisted with the supervision of the Program Directors
Assistant State Director/Education Director November 2005­August 2012
● All functions of Assistant State Director listed above
● Direct supervision of Education Coordinators and Vocational Supervisors
● Act as liaison between AdvoServ and various State Departments of Education
● Participated in Delaware Department of Education Special Education
Leadership meetings
● Assisted in the development of new lines of service, i.e. Delaware Adult
Services (DDDS)
Education Director 1997­2012
● Reported to the State Director
● Direct supervision of all aspects of the education program
● Direct supervision of the vocational program
● Direct supervision of the educational coordinators and job coaches
● Direct supervision of educational consultants
● Developed and implemented educational programs and training materials
● Represented AdvoServ at all education related functions
● Assisted with the coordination of all service departments
Education Supervisor 1989­1997
● Reported to the State Director
● Direct supervision of educational coordinator
● Shared supervision of all teaching staff
● Shared supervision of all aspects of day programming
Day Shift Supervisor 1987­1989
● Direct supervision of all day shift staff including all teaching staff
● Developed and implemented educational activities and initiatives
● Trained teachers and community living specialists as it relates to education
Certified Teacher/Therapist 1983­1987
● Direct teaching of self contained classroom of individuals with dual
diagnoses, intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors
● Implementation of all aspects of the student Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
● Developed and implemented data collection systems
● Directly responsible for implementation of the student's IEP
Night Shift Supervisor 1982­1983
● Developed and implemented data collection system for night shift routines
● Supervision of all night shift staff
● Developed and implemented self-care and adaptive living routines for
students
References available upon request.