Minnesota / Direct Care and Treatment Department / Behavior Modification Assistant

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Behavior Modification Assistant

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

864 employees hold this title in Direct Care and Treatment Department. Median total compensation for the role is $66,987, below the department median of $71,008.

Employees: 864
Total payroll: $55.1M
Role median: $66,987
Agency median: $71,008
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,274$127,012+

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How total compensation varies among the 864 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Behavior Modification Assistant is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Direct Care and Treatment Department, the median of $66,987 ranks #1 of 2.

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Human Services Department

$55,703 · 965

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Miranda Bettermann

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$32,459

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Fir Ave
Base pay: $27,004
Overtime: $2,060
Other pay: $3,395
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,459
Hire date: 2024-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Miranda Bettermann holds the role of Behavior Modification Assistant at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Fc Fir Ave. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,459. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Stony Ngoule

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$31,484

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Fir Ave
Base pay: $20,702
Overtime: $4,789
Other pay: $5,993
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,484
Hire date: 2023-09-27
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Stony Ngoule works as a Behavior Modification Assistant for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Fc Fir Ave. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. Stony earned $31,484 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Bernadette Nierman

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$30,748

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Blooming Prairie
Base pay: $30,339
Overtime: $396
Other pay: $14
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,748
Hire date: 2012-07-18
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Steele

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bernadette Nierman works as a Behavior Modification Assistant for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Fc Blooming Prairie. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Bernadette earned $30,748 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Liban Mohamed

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$30,727

Sub-department: CAS Bridgeview
Base pay: $24,849
Overtime: $2,210
Other pay: $3,668
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,727
Hire date: 2024-12-04
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Liban Mohamed holds the role of Behavior Modification Assistant at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Cas Bridgeview. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,727. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Mohamed Abbas

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$30,531

Sub-department: CAS Bridgeview
Base pay: $28,219
Overtime: $1,340
Other pay: $971
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,531
Hire date: 2024-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mohamed Abbas works as a Behavior Modification Assistant for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Cas Bridgeview. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Mohamed earned $30,531 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Jeanie Drinkwine

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$30,402

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Center City
Base pay: $27,087
Overtime: $2,481
Other pay: $835
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,402
Hire date: 2022-09-28
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Jeanie Drinkwine serves as a Behavior Modification Assistant within Msocs Fc Center City. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,402. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Alissa Johnson

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$30,230

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Lakeland 1
Base pay: $27,708
Overtime: $410
Other pay: $2,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,230
Hire date: 2024-11-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Alissa Johnson serves as a Behavior Modification Assistant within Msocs Fc Lakeland 1. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,230. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Rudolf Kwe

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$30,207

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Crystal Lake
Base pay: $22,981
Overtime: $3,950
Other pay: $3,276
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,207
Hire date: 2024-12-04
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rudolf Kwe works as a Behavior Modification Assistant for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Fc Crystal Lake. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Rudolf earned $30,207 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Daniel Wheeler

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$29,731

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Hickory Trail
Base pay: $24,482
Overtime: $3,402
Other pay: $1,847
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,731
Hire date: 2015-06-22
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Wheeler works as a Behavior Modification Assistant for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Fc Hickory Trail. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Daniel earned $29,731 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Mukhtar Ali

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$28,780

Sub-department: CAS Bridgeview
Base pay: $25,074
Overtime: $1,165
Other pay: $2,542
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,780
Hire date: 2024-12-04
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mukhtar Ali holds the role of Behavior Modification Assistant at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Cas Bridgeview. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,780. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Miranda Kluge

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$28,670

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Parkside
Base pay: $23,369
Overtime: $3,150
Other pay: $2,151
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,670
Hire date: 2023-10-25
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Miranda Kluge works as a Behavior Modification Assistant for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Fc Parkside. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Miranda earned $28,670 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Ibrahim Bangura

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$27,816

Sub-department: MLB Farmington
Base pay: $21,052
Overtime: $5,016
Other pay: $1,749
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,816
Hire date: 2025-02-12
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ibrahim Bangura is a Behavior Modification Assistant at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Mlb Farmington. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $27,816. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Oyewande Popoola

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$27,785

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Portland
Base pay: $21,045
Overtime: $3,832
Other pay: $2,907
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,785
Hire date: 2025-02-12
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Oyewande Popoola serves as a Behavior Modification Assistant within Msocs Fc Portland. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,785. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Cheryl Hanenberger

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$27,670

Sub-department: CSS Region 10 Crisis Home
Base pay: $19,880
Overtime: $5,430
Other pay: $2,359
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,670
Hire date: 2025-01-29
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Dodge

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Cheryl Hanenberger serves as a Behavior Modification Assistant within Css Region 10 Crisis Home. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,670. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Afiniki Zillang

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$27,474

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Center City
Base pay: $23,728
Overtime: $2,496
Other pay: $1,251
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,474
Hire date: 2025-01-29
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Afiniki Zillang serves as a Behavior Modification Assistant within Msocs Fc Center City. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,474. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Samuel Oredola

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$27,305

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Loyola
Base pay: $14,956
Overtime: $8,506
Other pay: $3,844
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,305
Hire date: 2025-02-12
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Samuel Oredola serves as a Behavior Modification Assistant within Msocs Fc Loyola. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,305. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Ajla Keso

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$26,673

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Gustavus
Base pay: $22,125
Overtime: $1,314
Other pay: $3,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,673
Hire date: 2014-06-26
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ajla Keso is a Behavior Modification Assistant at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Fc Gustavus. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $26,673. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Jean Jakubik

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$26,476

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Morristown
Base pay: $18,873
Overtime: $4,860
Other pay: $2,743
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,476
Hire date: 2023-08-30
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jean Jakubik works as a Behavior Modification Assistant for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Fc Morristown. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Jean earned $26,476 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.