Florida / Department of Children and Families / Human Services Counselor III

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Human Services Counselor III

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

64 employees hold this title in Department of Children and Families. Median total compensation for the role is $40,023, below the department median of $44,325.

Employees: 64
Total payroll: $2.6M
Role median: $40,023
Agency median: $44,325
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$34,760$51,947+

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How total compensation varies among the 64 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

Human Services Counselor III is held in 4 Florida departments. In Department of Children and Families, the median of $40,023 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Health

$45,226 · 47

Department of Veterans' Affairs

$44,257 · 9

Agency for Persons W Disabilit

$38,614 · 27

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

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Employees with this title

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Victor Leiva

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,652

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,652
Hire date: 1997-09-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 020010

Victor Leiva is a Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 29 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,652.

Douglas Thomas

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$52,492

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $52,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,492
Hire date: 1998-10-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 025257

Douglas Thomas works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years as a salaried employee. Douglas earned $52,492 in 2026.

Lisbeth Mesa

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$50,396

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $50,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,396
Hire date: 1994-10-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 024692

Lisbeth Mesa holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,396.

James Burnette Jr

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$49,436

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $49,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,436
Hire date: 2023-12-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elza

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 025262

James Burnette Jr works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. James earned $49,436 in 2026.

Albert Posego Jr

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$48,627

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $48,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,627
Hire date: 2013-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: William

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 024695

At Department of Children and Families, Albert Posego Jr serves as a Human Services Counselor III within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,627.

Anita Tosser

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$47,893

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $47,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,893
Hire date: 2011-04-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marian

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 021882

Anita Tosser holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,893.

Wilfredo Cordero

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$47,227

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $47,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,227
Hire date: 1994-07-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 025163

Wilfredo Cordero is a Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 32 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,227.

Kristina Howard

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$46,355

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $46,355
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,355
Hire date: 2011-09-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 020362

Kristina Howard holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,355.

Michael Brusoe

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$45,746

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $45,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,746
Hire date: 2008-10-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 021901

Michael Brusoe is a Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,746.

Teresita Fernandez

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$45,636

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $45,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,636
Hire date: 1985-10-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 024697

Teresita Fernandez holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1985 (about 41 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,636.

Karen Lages

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$45,128

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $45,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,128
Hire date: 1999-02-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 070471

Karen Lages works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years as a salaried employee. Karen earned $45,128 in 2026.

Ausbee Bryant

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$45,067

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $45,067
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,067
Hire date: 2023-04-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Benjamin

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 024213

Ausbee Bryant holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,067.

Cheryl George

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,818

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,818
Hire date: 1998-07-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 050225

At Department of Children and Families, Cheryl George serves as a Human Services Counselor III within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1998 (about 28 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,818.

Bruce Reynolds Jr

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$43,974

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $43,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,974
Hire date: 1992-03-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 021196

Bruce Reynolds Jr works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1992 (about 34 years) as a salaried employee. Bruce earned $43,974 in 2026.

Lizbeth Colon-Lafora

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$43,459

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $43,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,459
Hire date: 1990-09-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 021954

Lizbeth Colon-Lafora works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1990 (about 36 years) as a salaried employee. Lizbeth earned $43,459 in 2026.

Charlene Laidler

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,381

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $42,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,381
Hire date: 2018-09-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 050674

Charlene Laidler is a Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,381.

Aasha Andrews

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,297

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $42,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,297
Hire date: 2010-04-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Percale

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 019762

Aasha Andrews holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,297.

Sebastian Guarisco

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,248

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $42,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,248
Hire date: 1998-05-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 021528

Sebastian Guarisco works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years as a salaried employee. Sebastian earned $42,248 in 2026.

Frantz Petitfrere

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,248

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $42,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,248
Hire date: 2001-09-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 036035

Frantz Petitfrere works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2001, they have about 25 years of service as a salaried employee. Frantz earned $42,248 in 2026.

Claire Frontera

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,248

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $42,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,248
Hire date: 2010-02-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 020237

Claire Frontera holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,248.

Christina Richardson

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,978

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $41,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,978
Hire date: 2020-02-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lanandra

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 025250

Christina Richardson holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,978.

Kayla Cole

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,968

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $41,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,968
Hire date: 2000-03-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 020848

Kayla Cole holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,968.

Tara Strickland

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,795

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $41,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,795
Hire date: 2010-05-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 024892

Tara Strickland works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years as a salaried employee. Tara earned $41,795 in 2026.

Janet James

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,711

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $41,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,711
Hire date: 1996-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Williams

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 025160

Janet James works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 30 years as a salaried employee. Janet earned $41,711 in 2026.

Marie Edouard

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,451

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $41,451
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,451
Hire date: 2016-12-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 022112

Marie Edouard is a Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,451.

Maricel Chacon

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$40,855

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $40,855
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,855
Hire date: 2014-02-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 025231

Maricel Chacon holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,855.

Frances Pacheco

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$40,753

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $40,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,753
Hire date: 2023-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Grace

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 020607

At Department of Children and Families, Frances Pacheco serves as a Human Services Counselor III within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,753.

Diane Chilelli

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$40,608

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $40,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,608
Hire date: 2006-12-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 021404

Diane Chilelli is a Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,608.

Andrea Garcia

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$40,307

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $40,307
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,307
Hire date: 2016-05-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 020833

At Department of Children and Families, Andrea Garcia serves as a Human Services Counselor III within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,307.

Alma Espinal

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$40,023

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $40,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,023
Hire date: 2015-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 024704

At Department of Children and Families, Alma Espinal serves as a Human Services Counselor III within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,023.

Carmeisha Scott

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$40,023

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $40,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,023
Hire date: 2012-03-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 039836

Carmeisha Scott works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. Carmeisha earned $40,023 in 2026.

Linda Mahone

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$40,023

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $40,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,023
Hire date: 1986-02-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Melia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 019799

At Department of Children and Families, Linda Mahone serves as a Human Services Counselor III within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 1986, they have about 40 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,023.

Haydee Perez Acevedo

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$40,023

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $40,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,023
Hire date: 2016-05-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 050730

Haydee Perez Acevedo works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. Haydee earned $40,023 in 2026.

Annmarie Merritt

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$40,023

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $40,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,023
Hire date: 2020-10-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mascetti

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 019872

Annmarie Merritt works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. Annmarie earned $40,023 in 2026.

Joshua Wurst

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$38,684

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $38,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,684
Hire date: 2021-04-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 020238

Joshua Wurst holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,684.

Rhonda Bates

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$38,604

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $38,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,604
Hire date: 2009-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 019956

Rhonda Bates works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. Rhonda earned $38,604 in 2026.

Tammy Turner

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$38,345

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $38,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,345
Hire date: 2021-04-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 020061

At Department of Children and Families, Tammy Turner serves as a Human Services Counselor III within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,345.

Kathleen Schulz

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$38,345

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $38,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,345
Hire date: 2021-07-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 024289

Kathleen Schulz holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,345.

Cora Brown

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 1994-03-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 022115

Cora Brown holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,236.

Gail Wilson - Larue

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$38,186

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $38,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,186
Hire date: 2020-04-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Arlene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 021503

At Department of Children and Families, Gail Wilson - Larue serves as a Human Services Counselor III within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,186.