Heather Lindgren MS, CRC
Adjunct Professor at St. Cloud State University- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Heather is a kind, compassionate individual who is extremely skilled in this field. She is a natural born leader and has a keen ability to not only manage her staff well, but find individuals with disabilities gratifying work. Her knowledge and experience in this field are extremely valuable, and she would be a huge asset to any team.
Cleo Geisler, BA, MT(ASCP), CHTS-TR,GCDF
Heather is a delight to work with and dedicated to her profession. She is tenacious at working with her clients to find job evaluation sites and employment opportunities that fit their needs and personalities. When the opportunities arise, she utilizes her years of experience in the field to guide and develop coworkers to better understand their clients disabilities. Heather is result oriented and sees challenges as an opportunity, she manages her employment opportunities and evaluations case load by having a high level of placements and completed evaluations each month.
LinkedIn User
Heather is a kind, compassionate individual who is extremely skilled in this field. She is a natural born leader and has a keen ability to not only manage her staff well, but find individuals with disabilities gratifying work. Her knowledge and experience in this field are extremely valuable, and she would be a huge asset to any team.
Cleo Geisler, BA, MT(ASCP), CHTS-TR,GCDF
Heather is a delight to work with and dedicated to her profession. She is tenacious at working with her clients to find job evaluation sites and employment opportunities that fit their needs and personalities. When the opportunities arise, she utilizes her years of experience in the field to guide and develop coworkers to better understand their clients disabilities. Heather is result oriented and sees challenges as an opportunity, she manages her employment opportunities and evaluations case load by having a high level of placements and completed evaluations each month.
LinkedIn User
Heather is a kind, compassionate individual who is extremely skilled in this field. She is a natural born leader and has a keen ability to not only manage her staff well, but find individuals with disabilities gratifying work. Her knowledge and experience in this field are extremely valuable, and she would be a huge asset to any team.
Cleo Geisler, BA, MT(ASCP), CHTS-TR,GCDF
Heather is a delight to work with and dedicated to her profession. She is tenacious at working with her clients to find job evaluation sites and employment opportunities that fit their needs and personalities. When the opportunities arise, she utilizes her years of experience in the field to guide and develop coworkers to better understand their clients disabilities. Heather is result oriented and sees challenges as an opportunity, she manages her employment opportunities and evaluations case load by having a high level of placements and completed evaluations each month.
LinkedIn User
Heather is a kind, compassionate individual who is extremely skilled in this field. She is a natural born leader and has a keen ability to not only manage her staff well, but find individuals with disabilities gratifying work. Her knowledge and experience in this field are extremely valuable, and she would be a huge asset to any team.
Cleo Geisler, BA, MT(ASCP), CHTS-TR,GCDF
Heather is a delight to work with and dedicated to her profession. She is tenacious at working with her clients to find job evaluation sites and employment opportunities that fit their needs and personalities. When the opportunities arise, she utilizes her years of experience in the field to guide and develop coworkers to better understand their clients disabilities. Heather is result oriented and sees challenges as an opportunity, she manages her employment opportunities and evaluations case load by having a high level of placements and completed evaluations each month.
Experience
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St. Cloud State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Aug 2022 - Present
Teach Transition Age Youth within the Master's of Rehabilitation Counseling Program Teach Transition Age Youth within the Master's of Rehabilitation Counseling Program
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State of Minnesota
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Rehabilitation Counselor
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May 2022 - Present
Perform counseling and guidance for adults and youth with disabilities on career goals, benefits, and training needs. Determine eligibility, and create employment plans utilizing services to support individuals in reaching their career goals. Collaborate with schools, county case managers, and community partners to provide support and ensure successful employment outcomes. Act as Vocational Rehabilitation Services Liason for Dakota County to support employment first initiatives.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Representative
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Feb 2021 - May 2022
Work with potentially and eligible students along with adults with disabilities. Develop career goals through counseling and guidance along with using labor market trends to match individual's skills and abilities with employment opportunities. Create employment plans utilizing job exploration and post secondary counseling along with job placement services to facilitate long term employment success. Collaborate with school districts, community partners and county case managers to support individuals in reaching their employment goals.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Placement Coordinator
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Feb 2019 - Feb 2021
Perform employment services for youth and adults with disabilities including job placement and career exploration. Counsel individuals on career paths and employment opportunities to maximize potential while providing businesses with quality candidates. Provide resources and perform case consult for counselors, community partners, and school work coordinators. Develop relationships with area business to enhance employment opportunities, train on disabilities, and consult on hiring needs. Facilitate Business Engagement Network meetings with business and community partners to strengthen employment opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities.
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LJ&A Employment Counseling & Placement Services, LLC
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Employment Specialist
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May 2018 - Feb 2019
Perform employment services for individuals with disabilities. Counsel individuals on career paths and employment opportunities to maximize potential while providing businesses with quality candidates. Perform job placement and career exploration. Develop relationships with area business to enhance employment opportunities and train on disabilities. Perform employment services for individuals with disabilities. Counsel individuals on career paths and employment opportunities to maximize potential while providing businesses with quality candidates. Perform job placement and career exploration. Develop relationships with area business to enhance employment opportunities and train on disabilities.
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ReedGroup
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United States
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Insurance
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400 - 500 Employee
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Disability/ Leave of Absence Claims Manager
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Feb 2017 - May 2018
Provides total claim management for Short Term Disability and concurrent FMLA along with assigned company specific leave of absences. Review medical documentation for claim determination and speak with managers in regards to accommodations for return to work. Assure high levels of customer service with assigned companies and claimants. Assist with training and mentoring new hires. Perform system and claim audits. Created call flow for customer service representatives. Provides total claim management for Short Term Disability and concurrent FMLA along with assigned company specific leave of absences. Review medical documentation for claim determination and speak with managers in regards to accommodations for return to work. Assure high levels of customer service with assigned companies and claimants. Assist with training and mentoring new hires. Perform system and claim audits. Created call flow for customer service representatives.
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MSS
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Vocational Services
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Dec 2015 - Feb 2017
Manage vocational rehabilitation, waiver employment, ticket to work, and extended employment services. Supervise and recruit employees to enhance team skill set. Train employees on services and updates as required by legislation. Develop and implement accredited trainings. Collaborate with team members and programs to ensure quality service delivery. Update and develop materials to maintain international accreditation standards. Manage vocational rehabilitation, waiver employment, ticket to work, and extended employment services. Supervise and recruit employees to enhance team skill set. Train employees on services and updates as required by legislation. Develop and implement accredited trainings. Collaborate with team members and programs to ensure quality service delivery. Update and develop materials to maintain international accreditation standards.
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MRCI
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Employment Planning and Placement Specialist
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May 2012 - Nov 2015
Perform employment case management services for individuals with disabilities. Counsel individuals on career path and employment opportunities to maximize their potential while providing businesses with quality candidates. Perform job placement and career exploration. Develop relationships with area business employment sites. Find and create training opportunities for employees along with creating curriculum to increase work skills. Perform employment case management services for individuals with disabilities. Counsel individuals on career path and employment opportunities to maximize their potential while providing businesses with quality candidates. Perform job placement and career exploration. Develop relationships with area business employment sites. Find and create training opportunities for employees along with creating curriculum to increase work skills.
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Program Supervisor
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Aug 2009 - May 2012
Perform case management and supervisory duties in employment services for individuals with disabilities through Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Waiver Employment Services. Supervise fifteen employees and train on best practices in employment services. Write employment plans. Implemented programming for all new admissions. Coordinate services with other providers. Perform job placement and career planning services for Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Maintain and create material for international accreditation.
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Education
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St. Cloud State University
Master of Science - MS, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor -
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
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