Klaus A. Leven Email & Phone Number

Millersville, Maryland

- Supervise, support, and train day services staff and job coaches - Supervise, support, and teach people with intellectual disabilities in all aspects of vegetable farming, landscaping, maintenance, and grounds keeping- Plan and coordinate daily activities and work assignments for landscape and farm crews- Develop and implement day program schedules and assign staff to different program sides- Teach and train people with disabilities in the use of landscaping and farming equipment like tractors, riding mowers, gas mowers, leaf blowers, chain saws, and snow blowers- Maintenance and light repair of buildings, farming and landscape equipment- Teach vocational, occupational health & safety, and social skills classes- Track, review, and submit individual’s attendance records, time sheets, and incident reports- Chief Editor of the monthly Farm & Supported Employment Newsletter- Member of the strategic planning committee of the Langton Green Community Farm- Recruit and supervise volunteers at day services' sides- Attend team and IP meetings and assist with the development of career goals

Somerset, New Jersey

- Managed 7 residential and 3 day program sites for people with disabilities and ensured compliance with State Regulations and adherents to the agency’s policies and procedures- Supervised, supported, assisted, and evaluated 4 Program Directors and over 75 Direct Support Professionals- Responsible for hiring, training, and disciplining of Direct Support Professionals and Program Directors- Responsible for all operational and financial aspects of the supervised programs

Ridgely, Maryland

- Management and oversight responsibility for 16 residential sites for adults with disabilities, ensuring compliance with state regulations and adherence to the agency’s policies and procedures- Supervise, support, assist, and evaluate 6 Service Coordinators and over 80 Direct Support Professionals

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

- Collaborated with clients, families, guardians, staff, subcontractors, medical personnel and the community to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate services for disabled adults in accordance with State Regulations.- Monitored and negotiated with subcontractors on behalf of the clients to secure needed services. - State trained Complaint Investigator and performed internal investigations and initiated inquiries regarding incidents and injuries

Dover, New Hampshire

- Responsible for assigned day, residential, and vocational program compliance with NH State Certification Standards- Assisted with design and development of a new satellite office for day and vocational programs- Recommend for hire, trained, supervised, disciplined and if/when necessary recommended termination

Ms, International Community Economic Development

Human Resource Management Certificate

National Employment Specialist Certificate

Pedagogic/Psychological Counseling Certificate

As Business Management And Vocational Teaching Diploma