Minnesota / Children Youth & Families Department / Human Services Program Specialist 2

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Human Services Program Specialist 2

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

9 employees hold this title in Children Youth & Families Department. Median total compensation for the role is $67,506, below the department median of $93,342.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $524.4K
Role median: $67,506
Agency median: $93,342
Comparison: Below

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Pay distribution for this role

$17,905$78,968+

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Human Services Program Specialist 2 is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Children Youth & Families Department, the median of $67,506 ranks #2 of 2.

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Erica Gifford

Human Services Program Specialist 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$79,893

Sub-department: OIG PIO Management
Base pay: $78,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,893
Hire date: 2022-06-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Erica Gifford is a Human Services Program Specialist 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Office of Inspector General Pio Management. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,893. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lynn Roesler

Human Services Program Specialist 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$74,112

Sub-department: Foster Care Licensing Unit 1
Base pay: $74,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,112
Hire date: 2015-03-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Lynn Roesler serves as a Human Services Program Specialist 2 within Foster Care Licensing Unit 1. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,112. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Renika Love

Human Services Program Specialist 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$72,091

Sub-department: DCYF CSE Prog/StrategicInitiat
Base pay: $71,993
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,091
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Renika Love is a Human Services Program Specialist 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Prog/Strategicinitiat. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,091. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christina Ploessl

Human Services Program Specialist 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$71,610

Sub-department: Foster Care Licensing Unit 1
Base pay: $71,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,610
Hire date: 2018-11-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Christina Ploessl holds the role of Human Services Program Specialist 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Foster Care Licensing Unit 1. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,610. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Caroline Hayney

Human Services Program Specialist 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$67,506

Sub-department: DCYF CSE Prog/StrategicInitiat
Base pay: $67,333
Overtime: $173
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,506
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Caroline Hayney serves as a Human Services Program Specialist 2 within Dcyf Cse Prog/Strategicinitiat. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,506. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katie Weegmann

Human Services Program Specialist 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$62,447

Sub-department: OIG Legal Unit 1
Base pay: $62,402
Overtime: $45
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,447
Hire date: 2024-03-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Katie Weegmann works as a Human Services Program Specialist 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Office of Inspector General Legal Unit 1. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Katie earned $62,447 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Vicki Thompson

Human Services Program Specialist 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$42,538

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P QualityAssuranceSupv
Base pay: $42,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,538
Hire date: 2024-12-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Vicki Thompson serves as a Human Services Program Specialist 2 within Dcyf Cs&P Qualityassurancesupv. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,538. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Heisz

Human Services Program Specialist 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$36,261

Sub-department: DCYF OEO Operations
Base pay: $36,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,261
Hire date: 2024-12-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Megan Heisz holds the role of Human Services Program Specialist 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Oeo Operations. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,261. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Barbara Alt

Human Services Program Specialist 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$17,905

Sub-department: DCYF CPM Economic Opportunity
Base pay: $10,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,749
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,905
Hire date: 1973-07-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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: No
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, Barbara Alt serves as a Human Services Program Specialist 2 within Dcyf Cpm Economic Opportunity. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 52 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,905. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.