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Minnesota / Human Services Department

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Human Services Department

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

The Human Services Department delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.

In 2025, this agency had 3,101 employees with median total compensation of $78,085; the highest distinct record was $235,515.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$226.1M
Employees
3,101
Median total
$78,085
Highest record
$235,515

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,101 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($78,085) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$71,026 (97%)
  • Overtime$720 (1%)
  • Other$1,162 (2%)
  • 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
$11,554
$46,822
$78,085
$98,486
$114,007

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $114,007 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,554. 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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$623.3M
8,684
$70,399
2025
$226.1M
63.7%
3,101
64.3%
$78,085
10.9%

Record list

Employees

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Brianna Minke

Human Services Program Specialist 1/Human Services Department

2025 total comp
$67,068
Sub-department
Hca Mpps Pec Hcbs
Base pay
$67,058
Overtime
$10
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,068
Hire date
2014-09-17
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
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brianna Minke holds the role of Human Services Program Specialist 1 at Human Services Department within Hca Mpps Pec Hcbs. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,068. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Theissen

Chemical Depend Program Assistant/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$67,060
Sub-department
CARE St Peter Prgm Couns
Base pay
$61,611
Overtime
$4,533
Other pay
$916
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,060
Hire date
2003-12-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Human Services Department, Lisa Theissen serves as a Chemical Depend Program Assistant within Care St Peter Program Counselor. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,060. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Alex Voelker

General Repair Worker/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$67,054
Sub-department
Maintenance & Grounds
Base pay
$60,074
Overtime
$5,979
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,054
Hire date
2019-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alex Voelker works as a General Repair Worker for Human Services Department within Maintenance & Grounds. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Alex earned $67,054 in 2024. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Yolanda Hall

Behavior Modification Assistant/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$67,047
Sub-department
MSOCS FC Hickory Trail
Base pay
$60,938
Overtime
$3,958
Other pay
$2,151
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,047
Hire date
2013-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Yolanda Hall holds the role of Behavior Modification Assistant at Human Services Department within Msocs Fc Hickory Trail. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,047. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Dawn Garin

MN Health Insurance Program Representative 2/Human Services Department

2025 total comp
$67,041
Sub-department
HCA HCEO Processing 17
Base pay
$67,041
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,041
Hire date
2016-07-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dawn Garin works as a MN Health Insurance Program Representative 2 for Human Services Department within Hca Hceo Processing 17. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Dawn earned $67,041 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Lorna Schmidt

Human Services Program Coordinator/Human Services Department

2025 total comp
$67,030
Sub-department
DHS Leg Affairs Staff
Base pay
$66,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$586
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,030
Hire date
2009-07-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Human Services Department, Lorna Schmidt serves as a Human Services Program Coordinator within DHS Leg Affairs Staff. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,030. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dianne Plonsky

State Program Administrative Senior/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$67,020
Sub-department
DCT HIMS Commitment Coord
Base pay
$64,795
Overtime
$225
Other pay
$2,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,020
Hire date
2018-09-05
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
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dianne Plonsky holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Human Services Department within Dct Hims Commitment Coordinator. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,020. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nancy Ahlers

Licensed Practical Nurse/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$67,019
Sub-department
CBHH Fergus Falls Nursing
Base pay
$62,880
Overtime
$1,214
Other pay
$2,925
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,019
Hire date
2020-03-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
70
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nancy Ahlers is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Human Services Department within Cbhh Fergus Falls Nursing. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $67,019. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Valerie Lunderville

Human Services Program Representative 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$67,016
Sub-department
CFS CSE Prog/StrategicInitiati
Base pay
$66,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,016
Hire date
2023-04-13
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Valerie Lunderville is a Human Services Program Representative 1 at Human Services Department within Cfs Cse Prog/Strategicinitiati. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $67,016. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Allett Lykins

Clinical Program Therapist 4/Human Services Department

2025 total comp
$67,013
Sub-department
MSOP ML Clinical Team L
Base pay
$65,763
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,013
Hire date
2024-07-17
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
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Human Services Department, Allett Lykins serves as a Clinical Program Therapist 4 within Msop Ml Clinical Team L. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,013. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenna Feilen

Security Counselor Lead/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$67,003
Sub-department
FMHP Oak Unit
Base pay
$58,551
Overtime
$7,848
Other pay
$604
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,003
Hire date
2016-07-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
73
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jenna Feilen holds the role of Security Counselor Lead at Human Services Department within Fmhp Oak Unit. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,003. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Madison Hoel

Paralegal/Human Services Department

2025 total comp
$67,002
Sub-department
Appeals Paralegal Supv
Base pay
$65,955
Overtime
$1,048
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,002
Hire date
2022-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
73
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
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Madison Hoel works as a Paralegal for Human Services Department within Appeals Paralegal Supervisor. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Madison earned $67,002 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Lori Schneider

Mental Health Program Assistant/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,991
Sub-department
MSHS Wadena Dir Care
Base pay
$61,876
Overtime
$3,863
Other pay
$1,252
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,991
Hire date
2005-10-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wadena

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Human Services Department, Lori Schneider serves as a Mental Health Program Assistant within Mshs Wadena Director Care. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,991. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jaimie Holtzleicer

Human Services Program Specialist 1/Human Services Department

2025 total comp
$66,991
Sub-department
Hca Mpps Pec Hcbs
Base pay
$66,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,991
Hire date
2017-08-30
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
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Human Services Department, Jaimie Holtzleicer serves as a Human Services Program Specialist 1 within Hca Mpps Pec Hcbs. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,991. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Mules

Clinical Program Therapist 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,990
Sub-department
Clinical Program Team
Base pay
$65,610
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,380
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,990
Hire date
2015-10-07
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
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Human Services Department, Brian Mules serves as a Clinical Program Therapist 1 within Clinical Program Team. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,990. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Trisha Archambault

Security Counselor Lead/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,989
Sub-department
MSOP ML Unit Nova 2nd Watch
Base pay
$64,422
Overtime
$2,552
Other pay
$15
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,989
Hire date
2007-10-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
73
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Human Services Department, Trisha Archambault serves as a Security Counselor Lead within Msop Ml Unit Nova 2Nd Watch. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,989. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Glen Mursu

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,972
Sub-department
MSOCS FC Alexandria
Base pay
$53,979
Overtime
$6,440
Other pay
$6,553
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,972
Hire date
2001-06-07
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Douglas

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Glen Mursu works as a Human Services Technician for Human Services Department within Msocs Fc Alexandria. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Glen earned $66,972 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Abdiwali Dhamuke

Edp Operations Technician 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp
$66,970
Sub-department
FOD IOC Team 1
Base pay
$54,964
Overtime
$12,006
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,970
Hire date
1999-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
63
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
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Abdiwali Dhamuke works as a Edp Operations Technician 3 for Human Services Department within Fod Ioc Team 1. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Abdiwali earned $66,970 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Anthony Calkins

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,969
Sub-department
MSOP SP Pexton 1 North
Base pay
$52,794
Overtime
$9,564
Other pay
$4,611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,969
Hire date
2023-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anthony Calkins is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Msop Sp Pexton 1 North. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $66,969. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Brad Riha

Skills Development Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,965
Sub-department
MSOCS FC Summerset
Base pay
$64,434
Overtime
$1,238
Other pay
$1,293
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,965
Hire date
2015-11-18
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
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brad Riha works as a Skills Development Specialist for Human Services Department within Msocs Fc Summerset. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Brad earned $66,965 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Thomsen

Behavior Modification Assistant/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,955
Sub-department
MSOCS FC Portage Lake
Base pay
$50,443
Overtime
$11,012
Other pay
$5,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,955
Hire date
2020-04-29
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
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Heather Thomsen works as a Behavior Modification Assistant for Human Services Department within Msocs Fc Portage Lake. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Heather earned $66,955 in 2024. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Chad Bennett

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,947
Sub-department
MSOP ML Transport Team
Base pay
$65,222
Overtime
$714
Other pay
$1,010
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,947
Hire date
2005-03-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chad Bennett works as a Security Counselor for Human Services Department within Msop Ml Transport Team. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Chad earned $66,947 in 2024. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

James Smith

Mental Health Program Assistant/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,943
Sub-department
CBHH Rochester Nursing
Base pay
$62,293
Overtime
$2,921
Other pay
$1,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,943
Hire date
2017-04-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Smith works as a Mental Health Program Assistant for Human Services Department within Cbhh Rochester Nursing. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. James earned $66,943 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Samantha Collins

MN Health Insurance Program Representative 2/Human Services Department

2025 total comp
$66,943
Sub-department
HCA HCEO Processing 5
Base pay
$66,748
Overtime
$195
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,943
Hire date
2016-09-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Samantha Collins works as a MN Health Insurance Program Representative 2 for Human Services Department within Hca Hceo Processing 5. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $66,943 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Donna Watz

General Counsel 2/Human Services Department

2025 total comp
$66,937
Sub-department
Legal Mgt Admin Law
Base pay
$13,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$53,116
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,937
Hire date
1987-10-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Human Services Department, Donna Watz serves as a General Counsel 2 within Legal Management Administrative Law. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,937. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Eric Liggett

Human Services Program Specialist 2/Human Services Department

2025 total comp
$66,928
Sub-department
OIG LS Bkgrnd Studies Grp V
Base pay
$66,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,928
Hire date
2021-03-04
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

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Liggett is a Human Services Program Specialist 2 at Human Services Department within Oig Ls Bkgrnd Studies Grp V. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,928. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Hollis

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,917
Sub-department
MSOP ML Utility A 1st Watch
Base pay
$59,707
Overtime
$4,444
Other pay
$2,766
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,917
Hire date
2007-03-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Hollis holds the role of Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Msop Ml Utility a 1St Watch. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,917. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Matthew Anderson

Residential Program Lead/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,914
Sub-department
Forensic Nursing Home C
Base pay
$64,847
Overtime
$1,761
Other pay
$305
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,914
Hire date
2010-07-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Anderson is a Residential Program Lead at Human Services Department within Forensic Nursing Home C. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $66,914. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Leah Monette

Clinical Program Therapist 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,912
Sub-department
CBHH Alexandria Clinical 2
Base pay
$66,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$166
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,912
Hire date
2016-11-30
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
Douglas

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leah Monette works as a Clinical Program Therapist 1 for Human Services Department within Cbhh Alexandria Clinical 2. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Leah earned $66,912 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamie Zsedenny

Skills Development Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,909
Sub-department
MSOCS FC Pickeral Lake
Base pay
$56,900
Overtime
$6,646
Other pay
$3,363
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,909
Hire date
2017-04-19
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
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jamie Zsedenny is a Skills Development Specialist at Human Services Department within Msocs Fc Pickeral Lake. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $66,909. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cindy Bjerkaas

Clinical Program Therapist 2/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,906
Sub-department
CBHH Alexandria Clinical 2
Base pay
$66,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$251
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,906
Hire date
2018-02-21
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
Douglas

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Human Services Department, Cindy Bjerkaas serves as a Clinical Program Therapist 2 within Cbhh Alexandria Clinical 2. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,906. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mackenzie Hart

Licensed Practical Nurse/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,905
Sub-department
Forensic Nursing Home D
Base pay
$60,681
Overtime
$5,314
Other pay
$910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,905
Hire date
2020-04-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mackenzie Hart holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Human Services Department within Forensic Nursing Home D. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,905. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Amber Hughs

Licensed Practical Nurse/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,894
Sub-department
CBHH Bemidji Nursing 2
Base pay
$64,844
Overtime
$900
Other pay
$1,150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,894
Hire date
2020-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amber Hughs holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Human Services Department within Cbhh Bemidji Nursing 2. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,894. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Kayla Baker

Human Services Program Representative 2/Human Services Department

2025 total comp
$66,882
Sub-department
BHA SUD OERAC Team
Base pay
$66,805
Overtime
$77
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,882
Hire date
2024-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kayla Baker is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Human Services Department within Bha Sud Oerac Team. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,882. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Johnson

Licensed Practical Nurse/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,872
Sub-department
Forensics Grove A Nursing 2
Base pay
$50,362
Overtime
$13,166
Other pay
$3,344
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,872
Hire date
2010-01-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Karen Johnson holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Human Services Department within Forensics Grove a Nursing 2. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,872. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Susan Hughes

Mental Health Program Assistant/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,853
Sub-department
Unit Hotel
Base pay
$49,913
Overtime
$15,525
Other pay
$1,415
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,853
Hire date
2015-07-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Human Services Department, Susan Hughes serves as a Mental Health Program Assistant within Unit Hotel. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,853. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

James Barkhaus

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Human Services Department

2025 total comp
$66,843
Sub-department
HCA HCEO Billing Team
Base pay
$66,820
Overtime
$24
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,843
Hire date
2022-08-03
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
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Barkhaus is a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Human Services Department within Hca Hceo Billing Team. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,843. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Rosa Eastling

Clinical Program Therapist 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,840
Sub-department
CBHH Bemidji Clinical
Base pay
$64,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,840
Hire date
2022-08-31
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
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rosa Eastling holds the role of Clinical Program Therapist 1 at Human Services Department within Cbhh Bemidji Clinical. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,840. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Hollibush

Security Counselor Lead/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,835
Sub-department
FMHP Redwood Unit Grove D
Base pay
$65,101
Overtime
$108
Other pay
$1,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,835
Hire date
1999-07-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
73
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Hollibush works as a Security Counselor Lead for Human Services Department within Fmhp Redwood Unit Grove D. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $66,835 in 2024. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jordan Salonek

Employment Counselor Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp
$66,780
Sub-department
Regional Rehabilitation Sup
Base pay
$66,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,780
Hire date
2018-08-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H55
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jordan Salonek is a Employment Counselor Specialist at Human Services Department within Regional Rehabilitation Sup. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $66,780. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.