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Children Youth & Families Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Children Youth & Families Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 825 employees with median total compensation of $93,342; the highest distinct record was $184,375.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$72M
Employees
825
Median total
$93,342
Highest record
$184,375

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 825 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($93,342) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$86,831 (99%)
  • Overtime$96 (0%)
  • Other$387 (0%)
  • 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
$43,391
$73,597
$93,342
$103,355
$116,812

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $116,812 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,391. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Page 1

Craig Lindell

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$79,546
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Quality Assurance
Base pay
$79,546
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,546
Hire date
2023-03-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Craig Lindell holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,546. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paula Katzenmeyer

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$79,434
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Title IV-E Programs
Base pay
$79,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,434
Hire date
2007-07-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Mcleod

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

Paula Katzenmeyer works as a Human Services Program Representative 1 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Title Iv-E Programs. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Paula earned $79,434 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alison Schmidt

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$79,002
Sub-department
Foster Care Licensing Unit 2
Base pay
$79,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,002
Hire date
2024-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Alison Schmidt is a Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Foster Care Licensing Unit 2. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,002. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Renea Kispert

Accounting Officer Inter/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$78,897
Sub-department
FOD Economic Support
Base pay
$78,897
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,897
Hire date
1997-08-11
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

Renea Kispert holds the role of Accounting Officer Inter at Children Youth & Families Department within Fod Economic Support. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,897. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Darcie Koecher

Accounting Officer Inter/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$78,893
Sub-department
FOD Payroll & Accts Payable
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,893
Hire date
2006-06-20
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

Darcie Koecher is a Accounting Officer Inter at Children Youth & Families Department within Fod Payroll & Accts Payable. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,893. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathryn Davis

Accounting Officer Inter/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$78,889
Sub-department
FOD Economic Support
Base pay
$78,889
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,889
Hire date
2017-08-09
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

Kathryn Davis works as a Accounting Officer Inter for Children Youth & Families Department within Fod Economic Support. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Kathryn earned $78,889 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexandra Keys

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$78,609
Sub-department
OIG Licensing Managers
Base pay
$78,609
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,609
Hire date
2024-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alexandra Keys works as a Human Services Manager 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Licensing Managers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Alexandra earned $78,609 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Robert Nicholson

Communications Supervisor/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$78,540
Sub-department
Communications
Base pay
$78,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,540
Hire date
2024-10-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Robert Nicholson serves as a Communications Supervisor within Communications. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,540. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Shaneaka Younger

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$78,483
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P AfricanAmerWellbeing
Base pay
$77,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,483
Hire date
2021-10-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Shaneaka Younger is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Africanamerwellbeing. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,483. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erika Drogseth

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$78,186
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Training
Base pay
$78,186
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,186
Hire date
2019-09-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Erika Drogseth works as a Human Services Program Representative 1 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Training. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Erika earned $78,186 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Juergens

Child Support Payment Speclist/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$78,063
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Payment Center
Base pay
$78,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,063
Hire date
1992-07-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Juergens holds the role of Child Support Payment Speclist at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Payment Center. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,063. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jeffrey Johnson

Child Support Payment Speclist/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$78,063
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Payment Center
Base pay
$78,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,063
Hire date
1994-12-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Jeffrey Johnson serves as a Child Support Payment Speclist within Dcyf Cse Payment Center. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,063. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Geraldine Kemnetz

Child Support Payment Speclist/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$78,063
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Payment Center
Base pay
$78,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,063
Hire date
2005-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Geraldine Kemnetz works as a Child Support Payment Speclist for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Payment Center. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Geraldine earned $78,063 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Latoyna Thomas

Child Support Payment Speclist/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$78,063
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Payment Center
Base pay
$78,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,063
Hire date
2022-01-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Latoyna Thomas serves as a Child Support Payment Speclist within Dcyf Cse Payment Center. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,063. Union affiliation: Technical.

Carrie Gilbertson

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$77,983
Sub-department
DCYF CSE SystModPerfReptData
Base pay
$77,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,983
Hire date
2022-10-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Carrie Gilbertson holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Systmodperfreptdata. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,983. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Janna Bergengren

Accounting Officer Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$77,967
Sub-department
FOD Grants & Allocations
Base pay
$76,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,967
Hire date
2006-07-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Janna Bergengren is a Accounting Officer Senior at Children Youth & Families Department within Fod Grants & Allocations. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,967. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Johanna Rasmussen

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$77,783
Sub-department
DCYF MFIP Policy Team
Base pay
$77,783
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,783
Hire date
2023-11-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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, Johanna Rasmussen serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Dcyf Mfip Policy Team. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,783. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Allison Leitch

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$77,678
Sub-department
Dcyf Tes Mfip
Base pay
$77,678
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,678
Hire date
2023-11-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Allison Leitch works as a Human Services Program Representative 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Tes Mfip. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Allison earned $77,678 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Precious Lowery

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$77,475
Sub-department
Youth Justice Office
Base pay
$77,475
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,475
Hire date
2022-12-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Precious Lowery holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Youth Justice Office. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,475. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Scavo

Human Services Program Consultant/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$77,440
Sub-department
Dcyf Tes Ccap 3
Base pay
$77,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,440
Hire date
2024-06-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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, Andrew Scavo serves as a Human Services Program Consultant within Dcyf Tes Ccap 3. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,440. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elis Walch

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$77,411
Sub-department
DCYF EAESD System Info Mgmnt
Base pay
$77,373
Overtime
$38
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,411
Hire date
2024-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Elis Walch is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Eaesd System Information Mgmnt. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,411. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alison Watkins

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$77,272
Sub-department
DCYF EAESD System Info Mgmnt
Base pay
$77,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,272
Hire date
2024-01-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Alison Watkins works as a Human Services Program Representative 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Eaesd System Information Mgmnt. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Alison earned $77,272 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kimberly Gulbrandson

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$77,069
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P ICWA Compliance
Base pay
$77,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,069
Hire date
2003-10-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Kimberly Gulbrandson is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Icwa Compliance. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,069. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Christie

Communications Specialist 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$76,459
Sub-department
DCYF EAESD Summer EBT
Base pay
$76,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,459
Hire date
2024-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Jennifer Christie works as a Communications Specialist 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Eaesd Summer Ebt. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $76,459 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lori Ellingson

Management Analyst 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$76,259
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Ops
Base pay
$76,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,259
Hire date
1990-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Lori Ellingson holds the role of Management Analyst 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Operations. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,259. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Linda Vang

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$76,256
Sub-department
DCYF Contract&Grant Management
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,256
Hire date
2012-03-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Linda Vang works as a Human Services Program Representative 1 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Contract&Grant Management. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Linda earned $76,256 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelcie Litchfield

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$76,256
Sub-department
DCYF EAESD Summer EBT
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,256
Hire date
2024-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Kelcie Litchfield works as a Human Services Program Representative 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Eaesd Summer Ebt. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Kelcie earned $76,256 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Penny Grady

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$76,222
Sub-department
DCYF Quality Control Reviews
Base pay
$76,158
Overtime
$63
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,222
Hire date
2024-07-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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, Penny Grady serves as a Human Services Program Representative 1 within Dcyf Quality Control Reviews. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,222. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joanie Malarkey

Human Resources Consultant 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$76,163
Sub-department
Human Resources Staffing
Base pay
$76,163
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,163
Hire date
2024-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joanie Malarkey holds the role of Human Resources Consultant 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Human Resources Staffing. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,163. They are represented by Confidential.

Nicholas Freeman

Accounting Officer Inter/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$76,041
Sub-department
FOD Grants & Allocations
Base pay
$73,632
Overtime
$2,410
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,041
Hire date
2010-11-10
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

Nicholas Freeman is a Accounting Officer Inter at Children Youth & Families Department within Fod Grants & Allocations. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,041. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Xiao

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$75,542
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Training
Base pay
$75,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,542
Hire date
2019-09-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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, Kevin Xiao serves as a Human Services Program Representative 1 within Dcyf Cse Training. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,542. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Freeman

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$75,337
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Trng Academy Admin
Base pay
$75,337
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,337
Hire date
2022-02-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Nicole Freeman is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Training Academy Administrative. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,337. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Taylor Johnson

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$75,030
Sub-department
Foster Care Licensing Unit 1
Base pay
$75,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,030
Hire date
2021-12-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Taylor Johnson works as a Human Services Program Representative 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Foster Care Licensing Unit 1. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Taylor earned $75,030 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

D'Angelo Wilson

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$74,714
Sub-department
OIG ChildCare GrantAuditInvest
Base pay
$74,714
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,714
Hire date
2022-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

D'Angelo Wilson holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Childcare Grantauditinvest. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,714. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Kampen

Management Analyst 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$74,518
Sub-department
OIG Operations
Base pay
$74,518
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,518
Hire date
2024-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Steven Kampen is a Management Analyst 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,518. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Diana Alvarez Forero

Education Consultant 3/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$74,423
Sub-department
Early Learning Scholarships
Base pay
$74,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,423
Hire date
2024-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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

Diana Alvarez Forero holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Children Youth & Families Department within Early Learning Scholarships. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,423. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Lindemyer

Human Services Program Consultant/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$74,374
Sub-department
DCYF EAESD Division Operations
Base pay
$74,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,374
Hire date
2018-03-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Nicole Lindemyer is a Human Services Program Consultant at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Eaesd Division Operations. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,374. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Yolima Chambers

Grants Specialist Inter/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$74,368
Sub-department
DCYF Grants & Contracts
Base pay
$68,887
Overtime
$5,481
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,368
Hire date
2024-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
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

Yolima Chambers works as a Grants Specialist Inter for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Grants & Contracts. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Yolima earned $74,368 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Baker

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$74,331
Sub-department
OIG CCC Licensing Unit #3
Base pay
$74,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,331
Hire date
2022-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Samantha Baker is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Ccc Licensing Unit #3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,331. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Martha Walker

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$74,151
Sub-department
OIG CCC & Licensing Unit #7
Base pay
$74,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,151
Hire date
2024-09-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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, Martha Walker serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Oig Ccc & Licensing Unit #7. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,151. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.