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Children & Family Services Specialist 1, G-18
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$53,339
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children & Family Services Spec Trainee 1 | 13 | $49,363 | $63,169 |
| Children & Family Services Spec Trainee 2 | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
| Children & Family Services Specialist 1 | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
| Children & Family Services Specialist 2 | 23 | $84,156 | $106,454 |
| Children & Family Services Specialist 3 | 27 | $103,784 | $127,830 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Bachelor's degree and two years of qualifying experience;*
OR
Master's or higher degree and one year of qualifying experience.*
* Qualifying experience is defined as either: professional experience providing services to children and their families either in inspection, management, or administration of: foster care programs; day care programs; adoption programs; domestic violence programs; youth detention; facilities; or other providers of care, support, and assistance to children, assuring compliance for certification, or licensing purposes; OR providing, supervising, monitoring, or administering human services; juvenile justice; criminal justice; local departments of social services; or local voluntary childcare service programs providing services for children, adults, or their families, including but not limited to, providing social casework, case planning, case management, counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy on behalf of clients, or direct investigation of potential abuse and neglect.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted