Minnesota / Children Youth & Families Department / Human Services Program Specialist 1

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Human Services Program Specialist 1

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

6 employees hold this title in Children Youth & Families Department. Median total compensation for the role is $66,675, below the department median of $93,342.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $353.1K
Role median: $66,675
Agency median: $93,342
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Human Services Program Specialist 1 is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Children Youth & Families Department, the median of $66,675 ranks #2 of 2.

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Colleen Patrin

Human Services Program Specialist 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$71,000

Sub-department: OIG CCC Licensing Unit #8
Base pay: $71,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,000
Hire date: 2017-09-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Colleen Patrin holds the role of Human Services Program Specialist 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Office of Inspector General Ccc Licensing Unit #8. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,000. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Schneider

Human Services Program Specialist 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$71,000

Sub-department: DCYF Strategic Initiative Unit
Base pay: $71,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,000
Hire date: 1984-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Cynthia Schneider serves as a Human Services Program Specialist 1 within Dcyf Strategic Initiative Unit. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,000. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Williams

Human Services Program Specialist 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$71,000

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P Adoption Programs
Base pay: $71,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,000
Hire date: 2006-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anthony Williams holds the role of Human Services Program Specialist 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Adoption Programs. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,000. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Dawson

Human Services Program Specialist 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$62,350

Sub-department: OIG CCC Licensing Unit #8
Base pay: $62,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,350
Hire date: 2015-05-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Dawson holds the role of Human Services Program Specialist 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Office of Inspector General Ccc Licensing Unit #8. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,350. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristina Bruce

Human Services Program Specialist 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$47,863

Sub-department: Foster Care Licensing Unit 1
Base pay: $47,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,863
Hire date: 2024-07-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kristina Bruce is a Human Services Program Specialist 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Foster Care Licensing Unit 1. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $47,863. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Edith Stellick

Human Services Program Specialist 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$29,877

Sub-department: OIG FCC Licensing #3
Base pay: $29,877
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,877
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Edith Stellick works as a Human Services Program Specialist 1 for Children Youth & Families Department within Office of Inspector General Fcc Licensing #3. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Edith earned $29,877 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.