Illinois / Children and Family Services

Agency file

Children and Family Services

Source file: Illinois — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Children and Family Services is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 2,806 employees with median total compensation of $90,550; the highest distinct record was $274,000.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $249.1M
Employees: 2,806
Median total: $90,550
Highest record: $274,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$100$166,400+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,806 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($90,550) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $88,769 (100%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,100

$68,200

$90,550

$108,200

$127,900

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $127,900 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $47,100. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Child Welfare Specialist

619 · $86,600

Child Protection Specialist

529 · $95,300

Public Service Administrator

368 · $113,600

Office Associate

189 · $51,600

Child Welfare Advanced Specialist

159 · $93,400

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 105

Jasmine Navarro

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$19,900

Sub-department: FOSTER CARE INITIATIVE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,900
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Jasmine Navarro serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Foster Care Initiative. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,900. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Shaionica Speight

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$19,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,900
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MADISON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Shaionica Speight works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Shaionica earned $19,900 in 2025. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Lachandra Gerring

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$19,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,900
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $300
Rutan Exempt: No

Lachandra Gerring works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Lachandra earned $19,900 in 2023. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Vicki Mantel

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$19,800

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,800
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: WINNEBAGO

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Vicki Mantel serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,800. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Deidre Fearn

Office Associate/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$19,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: ST CLAIR

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Deidre Fearn works as a Office Associate for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Deidre earned $19,700 in 2023. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jim Blissitt

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$19,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $400
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Jim Blissitt serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,700. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

April Wilson

Child Protection Advanced Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$19,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: CHAMPAIGN

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

April Wilson holds the role of Child Protection Advanced Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,600. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Andres Rodriguez

Child Welfare Advanced Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$19,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Andres Rodriguez works as a Child Welfare Advanced Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Andres earned $19,600 in 2023. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jade Turner

Accountant/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$19,600

Sub-department: BUDGET, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $400
Rutan Exempt: No

Jade Turner works as a Accountant for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Jade earned $19,600 in 2023. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Cecelia Ruiz

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$19,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: WINNEBAGO

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Cecelia Ruiz serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,600. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Lavittia Jefferson

Office Coordinator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$19,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $200
Rutan Exempt: No

Lavittia Jefferson is a Office Coordinator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $19,500. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Kenneth Wilson

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$19,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Kenneth Wilson is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $19,200. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Kyra Myrick

Office Associate/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$19,100

Sub-department: DHS BACKGROUND CHECK UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Kyra Myrick serves as a Office Associate within DHS Background Check Unit. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,100. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Tina Mccullough

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$19,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: KANE

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Tina Mccullough holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,100. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Amy Peterman

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$19,000

Sub-department: BUDGET, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,000
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: WINNEBAGO

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Amy Peterman holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,000. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Samantha Lambert

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$19,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: PEORIA

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Samantha Lambert works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Samantha earned $19,000 in 2023. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Erica Foster

Child Welfare Advanced Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$19,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: LAKE

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Erica Foster works as a Child Welfare Advanced Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Erica earned $19,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Charles Lawrence

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,900
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $500
Rutan Exempt: No

Charles Lawrence works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Charles earned $18,900 in 2023. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Sonja Easterling

Child Welfare Advanced Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,800

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,800
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $700
Rutan Exempt: No

Sonja Easterling holds the role of Child Welfare Advanced Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,800. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Anne Tredway

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$18,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: RICHLAND

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Anne Tredway works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Anne earned $18,700 in 2025. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Regina Bucknor

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$18,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: KANE

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Regina Bucknor serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,700. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Robert Thomas

Office Associate/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: ST CLAIR

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $1,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Robert Thomas works as a Office Associate for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Robert earned $18,700 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

David Montgomery

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,600

Sub-department: BUDGET, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,600
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

David Montgomery works as a Public Service Administrator for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. David earned $18,600 in 2023. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Callie Mccarthy

C & F Service Intern, Option 2/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $2,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Callie Mccarthy is a C & F Service Intern, Option 2 at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $18,600. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Karina Prado

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Karina Prado is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $18,600. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Linda Hobbs

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: CHAMPAIGN

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $800
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Linda Hobbs serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,600. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Trina Cushmeer

Office Coordinator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$18,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Trina Cushmeer holds the role of Office Coordinator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,600. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Charisse Lyke

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,500

Sub-department: TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MCHENRY

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Charisse Lyke works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Targeted Case Management. Charisse earned $18,500 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Melissa Green

Office Associate/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,500

Sub-department: BUDGET, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Melissa Green is a Office Associate at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. 2023 total compensation came to $18,500. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Samantha Mendoza

C & F Service Intern, Option 1/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: DE KALB

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $2,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Samantha Mendoza holds the role of C & F Service Intern, Option 1 at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,500. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jacquelyn Austin

Child Welfare Advanced Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$18,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: ST CLAIR

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Jacquelyn Austin serves as a Child Welfare Advanced Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,400. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Kassandra Sheaffer

Office Associate/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: PEORIA

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Kassandra Sheaffer is a Office Associate at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $18,300. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Maurine Lloyd

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,300

Sub-department: TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: KANKAKEE

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Maurine Lloyd holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Targeted Case Management. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,300. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Sherry Farries-Currie

Office Assistant/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Sherry Farries-Currie holds the role of Office Assistant at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,300. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jennifer Cohen-Deihl

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$18,200

Sub-department: BUDGET, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,200
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Jennifer Cohen-Deihl is a Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. 2025 total compensation came to $18,200. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Sarahi Nava

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,200

Sub-department: FOSTER CARE INITIATIVE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Sarahi Nava works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Foster Care Initiative. Sarahi earned $18,200 in 2023. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Cara Wheeler

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$18,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COLES

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Cara Wheeler serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,200. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Amanda Jones

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$18,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $300
Rutan Exempt: No

Amanda Jones works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Amanda earned $18,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Carl Ellis

Account Technician II/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$17,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,900
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Carl Ellis serves as a Account Technician II within Personal Services Bu. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,900. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Brittany Davis

Office Associate/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$17,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,900
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Brittany Davis serves as a Office Associate within Personal Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,900. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.