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Minnesota / Children Youth & Families Department

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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 19

Natividad Herrera Garcia

Dei Specialist/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$51,649
Sub-department
SystemsChange&PublicEngagement
Base pay
$51,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,649
Hire date
2023-06-07
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

Natividad Herrera Garcia holds the role of Dei Specialist at Children Youth & Families Department within Systemschange&Publicengagement. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,649. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erika Mciver

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$51,583
Sub-department
DCYF TES TRNG
Base pay
$51,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,583
Hire date
2024-09-09
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 Mciver holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Tes Trng. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,583. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sheng Yang

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$51,403
Sub-department
DCYF Quality Control Reviews
Base pay
$40,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,895
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,403
Hire date
2007-11-28
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
No
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sheng Yang works as a Human Services Program Representative 1 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Quality Control Reviews. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Sheng earned $51,403 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tenzin Waleag

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$51,365
Sub-department
EarlyLearningDataAnalytics&Ops
Base pay
$51,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,365
Hire date
2020-11-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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, Tenzin Waleag serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Earlylearningdataanalytics&Ops. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,365. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Lucy Yang

Customer Services Specialist Int/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$51,305
Sub-department
DCYF PEBT Call Center
Base pay
$51,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,305
Hire date
2022-11-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

Lucy Yang works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Pebt Call Center. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Lucy earned $51,305 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Kate Parkinson

Research Scientist 3/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$51,106
Sub-department
EarlyLearningDataAnalytics&Ops
Base pay
$51,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,106
Hire date
2025-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Kate Parkinson is a Research Scientist 3 at Children Youth & Families Department within Earlylearningdataanalytics&Ops. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,106. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Arriayn Thao

Customer Services Specialist Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$51,059
Sub-department
DCYF PEBT Call Center
Base pay
$51,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,059
Hire date
2022-11-09
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

Arriayn Thao holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Senior at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Pebt Call Center. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,059. They are represented by Clerical.

Destiny Lee

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$49,743
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Deputy Director
Base pay
$48,657
Overtime
$1,086
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,743
Hire date
2022-08-29
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, Destiny Lee serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal within Dcyf Cs&P Deputy Director. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,743. They are represented by Clerical.

Nathan Young

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$49,550
Sub-department
SystemsChange&PublicEngagement
Base pay
$49,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,550
Hire date
2021-08-16
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

Nathan Young works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Children Youth & Families Department within Systemschange&Publicengagement. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Nathan earned $49,550 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Rebecca Norton

Customer Services Specialist Int/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$49,455
Sub-department
DCYF PEBT Call Center
Base pay
$49,455
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,455
Hire date
2023-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

Rebecca Norton works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Pebt Call Center. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $49,455 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Shanna Frasier

Executive 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$48,538
Sub-department
DCYF Executive Support Staff
Base pay
$48,538
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,538
Hire date
2024-10-23
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

Shanna Frasier holds the role of Executive 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Executive Support Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,538. Union affiliation: Clerical.

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.

Bryanna Brunelle

Customer Services Specialist Int/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$46,821
Sub-department
DCYF PEBT Call Center
Base pay
$46,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,821
Hire date
2023-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

Bryanna Brunelle is a Customer Services Specialist Int at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Pebt Call Center. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $46,821. They are represented by Clerical.

Hannah Nauen

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$46,695
Sub-department
DCYF TES CCAP Supervisor 2
Base pay
$46,695
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,695
Hire date
2024-11-07
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, Hannah Nauen serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Dcyf Tes Ccap Supervisor 2. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,695. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Orren

Human Services Program Consultant/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$46,635
Sub-department
General Counsel
Base pay
$46,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,635
Hire date
1988-09-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

David Orren works as a Human Services Program Consultant for Children Youth & Families Department within General Counsel. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. David earned $46,635 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jolynn Lassonde

Executive 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$46,144
Sub-department
DCYF Executive Support Staff
Base pay
$46,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,144
Hire date
2024-10-16
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

Jolynn Lassonde is a Executive 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Executive Support Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $46,144. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Janice Hielsberg

Office & Administrative Specialist/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$44,706
Sub-department
DCYF EAESD Contract&Operations
Base pay
$44,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,706
Hire date
1997-12-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Janice Hielsberg serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist within Dcyf Eaesd Contract&Operations. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,706. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Michael Kernstock Jr

Staff Attorney 3/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$44,607
Sub-department
General Counsel
Base pay
$44,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,607
Hire date
2016-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Michael Kernstock Jr is a Staff Attorney 3 at Children Youth & Families Department within General Counsel. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,607. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Vicki Shofner

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$44,447
Sub-department
DCYF TES CCAP 2
Base pay
$44,447
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,447
Hire date
2024-11-20
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, Vicki Shofner serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Dcyf Tes Ccap 2. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,447. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamie Barry

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$44,341
Sub-department
DCYF Quality Control Reviews
Base pay
$44,341
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,341
Hire date
2007-03-21
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

Jamie Barry is a Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Quality Control Reviews. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,341. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenni Heckman

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$44,052
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P ICWA Compliance
Base pay
$44,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,052
Hire date
2024-11-20
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

Jenni Heckman works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Icwa Compliance. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Jenni earned $44,052 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jesica Smith

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$44,039
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Adoption Operations
Base pay
$44,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,039
Hire date
2025-01-06
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

Jesica Smith is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Adoption Operations. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,039. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kylee Mattson

Human Services Program Consultant/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$43,391
Sub-department
Government Relations
Base pay
$43,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,391
Hire date
2024-11-25
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, Kylee Mattson serves as a Human Services Program Consultant within Government Relations. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,391. They are represented by 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.

Hafsa Abdi

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$42,516
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Prevention Unit
Base pay
$42,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,516
Hire date
2024-11-20
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hafsa Abdi works as a Human Services Program Representative 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Prevention Unit. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Hafsa earned $42,516 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Harvin

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$41,514
Sub-department
Asst Commr Family Well-Being
Base pay
$41,484
Overtime
$30
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,514
Hire date
2024-12-16
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

At Children Youth & Families Department, James Harvin serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Assistant Commr Family Well-Being. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,514. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Courtney Harris

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$41,295
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Title IV-E Programs
Base pay
$41,210
Overtime
$85
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,295
Hire date
2024-12-30
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
Lake

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

Courtney Harris is a Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Title Iv-E Programs. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $41,295. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Naomi Thyden

Research Scientist 3/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$40,974
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Research & CTF
Base pay
$38,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,639
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,974
Hire date
2014-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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, Naomi Thyden serves as a Research Scientist 3 within Dcyf Cs&P Research & Ctf. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,974. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sitha Sarin

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$40,956
Sub-department
DCYF Quality Control Reviews
Base pay
$40,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,956
Hire date
2024-10-31
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
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, Sitha Sarin serves as a Human Services Program Representative 1 within Dcyf Quality Control Reviews. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,956. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ka Yang

Agency Policy Specialist/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$40,914
Sub-department
Reports & Forecasts
Base pay
$40,914
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,914
Hire date
2022-06-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Ka Yang is a Agency Policy Specialist at Children Youth & Families Department within Reports & Forecasts. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $40,914. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marie Huey

Human Services Program Consultant/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$40,343
Sub-department
DCYF TES CCAP 3
Base pay
$40,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,343
Hire date
2025-02-04
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

Marie Huey works as a Human Services Program Consultant for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Tes Ccap 3. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Marie earned $40,343 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

April Slager

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$39,602
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Payment Center
Base pay
$39,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,602
Hire date
2025-01-06
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
-

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, April Slager serves as a Human Services Program Representative 1 within Dcyf Cse Payment Center. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,602. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cha Yang

Education Consultant 3/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$38,420
Sub-department
ScreenEarlyIntervenResourceRef
Base pay
$38,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,420
Hire date
2025-02-19
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cha Yang works as a Education Consultant 3 for Children Youth & Families Department within Screenearlyintervenresourceref. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Cha earned $38,420 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jill Dereng

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$38,393
Sub-department
OIG CCC & Licensing Unit #7
Base pay
$38,393
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,393
Hire date
2025-01-27
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

Jill Dereng is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Ccc & Licensing Unit #7. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $38,393. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Monica Anderson

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$38,393
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P AfricanAmerWellbeing
Base pay
$38,393
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,393
Hire date
2025-01-27
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

Monica Anderson holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Africanamerwellbeing. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,393. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamie Hackett

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$37,616
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P AfricanAmerWellbeing
Base pay
$37,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,616
Hire date
2025-01-27
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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Jamie Hackett serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Dcyf Cs&P Africanamerwellbeing. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,616. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Clarissa Stenstrom

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$36,937
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P AIW Prevention Unit
Base pay
$36,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,937
Hire date
2020-05-05
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, Clarissa Stenstrom serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Dcyf Cs&P Aiw Prevention Unit. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,937. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jaclyn Martin

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$36,767
Sub-department
DCYF Quality Control Reviews
Base pay
$36,133
Overtime
$635
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,767
Hire date
2025-01-08
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

Jaclyn Martin holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Quality Control Reviews. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,767. 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.

Sara Moran

Research Scientist 3/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$36,017
Sub-department
EarlyLearningDataAnalytics&Ops
Base pay
$35,758
Overtime
$259
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,017
Hire date
2025-02-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Sara Moran is a Research Scientist 3 at Children Youth & Families Department within Earlylearningdataanalytics&Ops. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $36,017. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.