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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
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

$1,633$145,635+

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

Highest-paid first / page 17

Denise Jorgenson

Executive 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$70,575
Sub-department
DCYF Executive Support Staff
Base pay
$70,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,575
Hire date
2018-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Denise Jorgenson serves as a Executive 2 within Dcyf Executive Support Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,575. They are represented by Clerical.

Rachel Henry

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$70,392
Sub-department
DCYF TES Help Desk
Base pay
$69,942
Overtime
$450
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,392
Hire date
2003-04-12
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

Rachel Henry is a Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Tes Help Desk. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,392. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mitchell Cochran

Accounting Officer Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$69,935
Sub-department
FOD Grants & Allocations
Base pay
$68,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,935
Hire date
2018-04-18
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

Mitchell Cochran is a Accounting Officer Senior at Children Youth & Families Department within Fod Grants & Allocations. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,935. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danielle Huber

Child Support Payment Speclist/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$69,692
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Payment Center
Base pay
$69,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,692
Hire date
2016-01-13
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

Danielle Huber is a Child Support Payment Speclist at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Payment Center. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,692. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Carrie Kisor

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$69,231
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Policy/Pgm Staff
Base pay
$69,231
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,231
Hire date
2024-08-26
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 Kisor is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Policy/Pgm Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,231. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristina Yang

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$69,200
Sub-department
DCYF TES TRNG
Base pay
$69,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,200
Hire date
2024-03-13
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, Kristina Yang serves as a Human Services Program Representative 1 within Dcyf Tes Trng. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,200. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Meagan Brault

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$69,100
Sub-department
DCYF Program Compliance&Audits
Base pay
$69,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,100
Hire date
2016-03-31
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

Meagan Brault holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Program Compliance&Audits. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,100. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laurie Hollman

Management Analyst 3/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$68,577
Sub-department
DCYF Grants & Contracts
Base pay
$68,018
Overtime
$559
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,577
Hire date
2022-09-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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, Laurie Hollman serves as a Management Analyst 3 within Dcyf Grants & Contracts. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,577. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Mccall

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$68,528
Sub-department
DCYF TES LOCL
Base pay
$68,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,528
Hire date
2022-06-13
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

Amy Mccall holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Tes Locl. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,528. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Watchee Zogaa

Accounting Officer Inter/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$68,438
Sub-department
FOD Accounts Receivable
Base pay
$68,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,438
Hire date
2016-02-24
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, Watchee Zogaa serves as a Accounting Officer Inter within Fod Accounts Receivable. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,438. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sharon Williams

Office Services Supervisor 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$67,977
Sub-department
DCYF EAESD Summer EBT
Base pay
$67,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,977
Hire date
2023-02-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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, Sharon Williams serves as a Office Services Supervisor 2 within Dcyf Eaesd Summer Ebt. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,977. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Dorothy Gause

Staff Attorney 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$67,800
Sub-department
OIG Legal Unit 1
Base pay
$67,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,800
Hire date
2004-04-05
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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Dorothy Gause serves as a Staff Attorney 2 within Oig Legal Unit 1. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,800. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Wilson

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$67,696
Sub-department
DCYF CPM Food Programs
Base pay
$67,696
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,696
Hire date
2024-09-11
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

Daniel Wilson is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cpm Food Programs. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,696. 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.

Marcy Dearking

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$67,476
Sub-department
OIG CCC Licensing Unit #6
Base pay
$67,176
Overtime
$300
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,476
Hire date
2024-10-10
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

Marcy Dearking works as a Human Services Program Representative 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Ccc Licensing Unit #6. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Marcy earned $67,476 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Blair-Paladino

Communications Specialist 3/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$67,257
Sub-department
DCYF Strategic Initiative Unit
Base pay
$67,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,257
Hire date
2022-05-31
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

Rachel Blair-Paladino works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Strategic Initiative Unit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Rachel earned $67,257 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katie Blank Weires

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$66,681
Sub-department
OIG CCC Licensing Unit #5
Base pay
$66,681
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,681
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

Katie Blank Weires is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Ccc Licensing Unit #5. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,681. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Weierke

Customer Services Specialist Princ/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Federal Rpts & Compl
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
1983-03-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Thomas Weierke serves as a Customer Services Specialist Princ within Dcyf Cse Federal Rpts & Compl. Hired in 1983, they have about 42 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,596. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Diane Smith

Customer Services Specialist Princ/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Federal Rpts & Compl
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
1997-06-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Diane Smith holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Princ at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Federal Rpts & Compl. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,596. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Renetta Walk

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$66,096
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Policy/Pgm Staff
Base pay
$65,765
Overtime
$332
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,096
Hire date
1995-09-06
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

Renetta Walk holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Policy/Pgm Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,096. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Mccaffrey

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$65,802
Sub-department
DCYF MFIP Policy Team
Base pay
$65,802
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,802
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
No
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rachel Mccaffrey works as a Human Services Program Representative 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Mfip Policy Team. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Rachel earned $65,802 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Staci Stoner

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$65,713
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Adoption Programs
Base pay
$65,231
Overtime
$328
Other pay
$154
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,713
Hire date
2021-05-25
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

Staci Stoner holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Adoption Programs. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,713. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kateri Skunes

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$65,639
Sub-department
DCYF CPM Child Development 2
Base pay
$65,389
Overtime
$250
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,639
Hire date
2023-08-21
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

Kateri Skunes is a State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cpm Child Development 2. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,639. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jill Ruthford

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$65,191
Sub-department
Foster Care Licensing Unit 2
Base pay
$65,191
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,191
Hire date
2024-07-31
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, Jill Ruthford serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Foster Care Licensing Unit 2. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,191. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Hanson

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$65,188
Sub-department
DCYF TES TRNG
Base pay
$65,188
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,188
Hire date
2005-09-01
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

Heather Hanson holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Tes Trng. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,188. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marah Weidensee

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$65,024
Sub-department
EarlyLearningDataAnalytics&Ops
Base pay
$63,689
Overtime
$215
Other pay
$1,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,024
Hire date
2022-05-18
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

Marah Weidensee is a State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Earlylearningdataanalytics&Ops. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Abrahm Neuser

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$64,988
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P FFPSA Prevention
Base pay
$64,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,988
Hire date
2024-09-23
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

Abrahm Neuser holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Ffpsa Prevention. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,988. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dana Dumbacher

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$64,332
Sub-department
Asst Commr Family Well-Being
Base pay
$64,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,332
Hire date
2016-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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, Dana Dumbacher serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Assistant Commr Family Well-Being. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,332. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Saba Khan

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$64,092
Sub-department
DCYF EAESD Office Services
Base pay
$63,681
Overtime
$412
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,092
Hire date
2022-07-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Saba Khan holds the role of State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Eaesd Office Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,092. Union affiliation: Technical.

Michelle Chapin

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$63,859
Sub-department
OIG CCC Licensing Unit #6
Base pay
$63,711
Overtime
$147
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,859
Hire date
2024-08-28
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

Michelle Chapin is a Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Ccc Licensing Unit #6. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,859. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Deangela Burrage

Child Support Payment Speclist/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$63,744
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Payment Center
Base pay
$63,744
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,744
Hire date
2019-04-17
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, Deangela Burrage serves as a Child Support Payment Speclist within Dcyf Cse Payment Center. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,744. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Brigitte Zylka

Accounting Technician/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$63,561
Sub-department
FOD Payroll & Accts Payable
Base pay
$63,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,561
Hire date
2001-12-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brigitte Zylka is a Accounting Technician at Children Youth & Families Department within Fod Payroll & Accts Payable. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,561. Union affiliation: Technical.

Zabiya Shalita

Customer Services Specialist Princ/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$63,211
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Federal Rpts & Compl
Base pay
$63,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,211
Hire date
2016-12-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Zabiya Shalita works as a Customer Services Specialist Princ for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Federal Rpts & Compl. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Zabiya earned $63,211 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Paul Yang

Accounting Officer Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$63,034
Sub-department
FOD Grants & Allocations
Base pay
$63,034
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,034
Hire date
2018-10-31
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

Paul Yang works as a Accounting Officer Senior for Children Youth & Families Department within Fod Grants & Allocations. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Paul earned $63,034 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kassey Sather

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$63,032
Sub-department
DCYF MFIP Policy Team
Base pay
$62,978
Overtime
$53
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,032
Hire date
2022-04-27
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

Kassey Sather is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Mfip Policy Team. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,032. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexis Martin

Account Clerk Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$62,591
Sub-department
FOD Payroll & Accts Payable
Base pay
$61,591
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,591
Hire date
2019-02-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alexis Martin is a Account Clerk Senior at Children Youth & Families Department within Fod Payroll & Accts Payable. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,591. Union affiliation: Clerical.

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 Oig 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.

Victoria Lee

Planner Intermediate/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$62,439
Sub-department
Early Childhood Gen Education
Base pay
$62,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,439
Hire date
2024-03-13
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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Victoria Lee serves as a Planner Intermediate within Early Childhood General Education. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,439. Union affiliation: 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 Oig 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.

Ryan Emmons

Office Services Supervisor 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$62,182
Sub-department
DCYF EAESD Contract&Operations
Base pay
$62,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,182
Hire date
2024-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Ryan Emmons holds the role of Office Services Supervisor 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Eaesd Contract&Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,182. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.