Child Welfare Specialist Salary in Santa Maria, CA
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How much does a Child Welfare Specialist make in Santa Maria, CA? The average Child Welfare Specialist salary in Santa Maria, CA is $152,712 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $130,573 and $179,113. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
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$130,573 to $179,113
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Child Welfare Specialist
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What does a Child Welfare Specialist do?
Common responsibilities of a Child Welfare Specialist
Develop and maintain accurate and confidential documentation, reports, and client records in accordance with Department of Children and Family Services Rule and Procedure, contracts and applicable standards.
November 03, 2022
Provide comprehensive case management services to children in placement, their families, and foster parents, including placement, visitation, monitoring, service and permanency planning , and coordination of services according to Client Service Plan.
March 02, 2023
Determine if abuse and/or neglect occurred by a foster parent or facility staff.
March 04, 2023
REQUIRED to accept the responsibility of a mandatory reporter of abuse and neglect of infants and children, people who are elderly or dependent, individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities or residents of nursing homes and other health care facilities.
March 05, 2023
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Average Salary Range for Child Welfare Specialist in Santa Maria, CA
Average Base Salary
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130573
179113
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Includes base and annual incentives
What is the average salary for Child Welfare Specialist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Child Welfare Specialist in Santa Maria, CA. The base salary for Child Welfare Specialist ranges from $130,573 to $179,113 with the average base salary of $152,712. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $134,829 to $188,936 with the average total cash compensation of $159,833.
View Average Salary for Child Welfare Specialist as table
| Average Salary | Average Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $152,712 | $130,573 - $179,113 |
| Bonus | $7,121 | $4,256 - $9,824 |
| Total Pay | $159,833 | $134,829 - $188,936 |
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
Child Welfare Specialist Salary Near Santa Maria, CA
| CITY, STATE | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE | COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA |
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| CITY, STATE Lompoc, CA | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,537 - $176,319 | COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA |
| CITY, STATE Santa Barbara, CA | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,040 - $177,009 | COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA |
| CITY, STATE Bakersfield, CA | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,297 - $175,990 | COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA |
| CITY, STATE Ventura, CA | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,417 - $176,155 | COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA |
| CITY, STATE Oxnard, CA | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,417 - $176,155 | COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA |
| CITY, STATE Simi Valley, CA | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,897 - $179,556 | COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA |
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About Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria is a city near the Southern California coast in Santa Barbara County. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Santa Barbara and 150 miles (240 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Its estimated 2018 population was 108,470, making it the most populous city in the county and the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metro Area. The city is notable for its wine industry and Santa Maria-style barbecue. Sunset magazine called Santa Maria "The West's Best BBQ Town".
Santa Maria is located at 34°57′5″N 120°26′0″W / 34.95139°N 120.43333°W / 34.95139; -120.43333 (34.951377, -120.433...
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About Santa Maria, California Santa Maria is a city near the Southern California coast in Santa Barbara County. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Santa Barbara and....More
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