Florida / Department of Children and Families / Behavioral Specialist

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Behavioral Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

28 employees hold this title in Department of Children and Families. Median total compensation for the role is $58,621, above the department median of $44,325.

Employees: 28
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $58,621
Agency median: $44,325
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$29,020$74,174+

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How total compensation varies among the 28 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Florida

Behavioral Specialist is held in 3 Florida departments. In Department of Children and Families, the median of $58,621 ranks #2 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Health

$73,236 · 1

Agency for Persons W Disabilit

$45,990 · 15

Median total compensation for the Behavioral Specialist role in other Floridadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Aneta Tosheva

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$74,218

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $74,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,218
Hire date: 2011-10-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 037495

Aneta Tosheva works as a Behavioral Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years) as a salaried employee. Aneta earned $74,218 in 2026.

Jacqueline Delalot

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$74,136

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $74,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,136
Hire date: 2001-11-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Adele

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 064696

Jacqueline Delalot holds the role of Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,136.

Aron Bell

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$73,153

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $73,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,153
Hire date: 1997-01-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 009717

At Department of Children and Families, Aron Bell serves as a Behavioral Specialist within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,153.

Marty Brock

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$72,970

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $72,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,970
Hire date: 2018-02-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 010605

Marty Brock works as a Behavioral Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Marty earned $72,970 in 2026.

Carmen Ramirez

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$72,970

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $72,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,970
Hire date: 2013-09-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 005338

Carmen Ramirez works as a Behavioral Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. Carmen earned $72,970 in 2026.

Essie Lodman

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$72,970

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $72,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,970
Hire date: 2017-09-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 006173

Essie Lodman is a Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $72,970.

Chehairazode Rodney

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$71,022

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $71,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,022
Hire date: 2017-04-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alvenetta

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 073507

Chehairazode Rodney works as a Behavioral Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. Chehairazode earned $71,022 in 2026.

Edith Hunt

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$71,022

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $71,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,022
Hire date: 2015-04-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 008346

Edith Hunt works as a Behavioral Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service as a salaried employee. Edith earned $71,022 in 2026.

Rosemary Cox

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$69,495

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $69,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,495
Hire date: 2004-04-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 006315

Rosemary Cox is a Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $69,495.

Robin Bruton

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$67,471

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $67,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,471
Hire date: 2013-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 005563

Robin Bruton works as a Behavioral Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. Robin earned $67,471 in 2026.

Iyran Francis

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$67,471

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $67,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,471
Hire date: 2004-05-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 006379

Iyran Francis is a Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $67,471.

Amanda Clause

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$65,275

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $65,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,275
Hire date: 2003-12-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 070106

Amanda Clause is a Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $65,275.

Sandra Adrien-Ruiz

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$64,027

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $64,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,027
Hire date: 2008-11-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 043245

Sandra Adrien-Ruiz holds the role of Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,027.

Thomosa Barnes

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$59,202

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $59,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,202
Hire date: 2012-03-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Brittany

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 036051

Thomosa Barnes holds the role of Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,202.

Rachel Joiner

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,041

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $58,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,041
Hire date: 2017-05-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Hendrix

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 004876

At Department of Children and Families, Rachel Joiner serves as a Behavioral Specialist within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,041.

Rachel Strauch

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,041

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $58,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,041
Hire date: 2026-01-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 005769

At Department of Children and Families, Rachel Strauch serves as a Behavioral Specialist within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,041.

Katherine Boening

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$57,778

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $57,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,778
Hire date: 2014-05-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Pickles

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 073926

Katherine Boening is a Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $57,778.

Kim Castillo

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$52,526

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $52,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,526
Hire date: 2014-05-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 073925

Kim Castillo works as a Behavioral Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. Kim earned $52,526 in 2026.

Shinita Baker

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$51,701

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $51,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,701
Hire date: 2014-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shorter

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 071974

At Department of Children and Families, Shinita Baker serves as a Behavioral Specialist within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,701.

Lashunda Thomas

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$51,701

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $51,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,701
Hire date: 2015-10-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 070034

Lashunda Thomas is a Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,701.

Jonetta Chukes

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$51,479

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $51,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,479
Hire date: 2000-11-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sams

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 073315

Jonetta Chukes holds the role of Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,479.

Samiria Martin

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$49,000

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $49,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,000
Hire date: 2017-10-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 063614

Samiria Martin holds the role of Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,000.

Alec Rothman

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$29,020

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $29,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,020
Hire date: 2025-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Hayden

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 059340

Alec Rothman is a Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,020.

Connor Schiffer

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$29,020

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $29,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,020
Hire date: 2025-07-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 005715

At Department of Children and Families, Connor Schiffer serves as a Behavioral Specialist within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,020.

Aaleiyah Spaulding

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$29,020

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $29,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,020
Hire date: 2025-07-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Caprice

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 007500

Aaleiyah Spaulding works as a Behavioral Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Aaleiyah earned $29,020 in 2026.

Alexis Dixon

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$29,020

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $29,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,020
Hire date: 2025-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Brianna

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 064695

At Department of Children and Families, Alexis Dixon serves as a Behavioral Specialist within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,020.

Abby White

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$29,020

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $29,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,020
Hire date: 2025-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Irene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 064753

Abby White is a Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,020.

Samantha Laudick

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$29,020

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $29,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,020
Hire date: 2025-07-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5230
Position Number: 004817

Samantha Laudick holds the role of Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,020.