Child welfare consultant vs child welfare specialist

The differences between child welfare consultants and child welfare specialists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a child welfare consultant and a child welfare specialist. Additionally, a child welfare specialist has an average salary of $50,377, which is higher than the $47,497 average annual salary of a child welfare consultant.

The top three skills for a child welfare consultant include technical assistance, foster care and child welfare system. The most important skills for a child welfare specialist are social work, foster care, and child safety.

Child welfare consultant vs child welfare specialist overview

	Child Welfare Consultant	Child Welfare Specialist
Yearly salary	$47,497	$50,377
Hourly rate	$22.84	$24.22
Growth rate	9%	9%
Number of jobs	16,721	76,508
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 75%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Child welfare consultant vs child welfare specialist salary

Child welfare consultants and child welfare specialists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Child Welfare Consultant	Child Welfare Specialist
Average salary	$47,497	$50,377
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $58,000	Between $35,000 And $71,000
Highest paying City	-	Cherry Hill, NJ
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	University of California
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between child welfare consultant and child welfare specialist education

There are a few differences between a child welfare consultant and a child welfare specialist in terms of educational background:

	Child Welfare Consultant	Child Welfare Specialist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 75%
Most common major	Psychology	Social Work
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	SUNY at Albany

Child welfare consultant vs child welfare specialist demographics

Here are the differences between child welfare consultants' and child welfare specialists' demographics:

	Child Welfare Consultant	Child Welfare Specialist
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 20.0% Female, 80.0%	Male, 20.2% Female, 79.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 2.7% White, 63.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%	Black or African American, 13.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 2.7% White, 63.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between child welfare consultant and child welfare specialist duties and responsibilities

Child welfare consultant example responsibilities.

Investigate child abuse/neglect allegations and complaints refer from the state central registry.
Coordinate and scheduledbiweekly meetings to discuss the development of the CQI manual.
Perform related adoptions and supervisory visits for state adoptions.

Child welfare specialist example responsibilities.

Manage TANF program, in turn this help clients develop skills to enter the workforce.
Provide comprehensive case management to DCFS clients and their families to achieve case goals as outlined in the client service plan.
Manage a caseload TANF clients, assess clients eligibility to receive benefits, assist with placement of clients in various programs.
Complete behavior, mood and communication sections assign to social services on the MDS.
Advocate for the rights of incapacitate adults who are the alleged victims in APS referrals.
Assist clients in resolving conflicts with DHS workers or service providers while maintaining professionalism in an emotionally charge climate.

Child welfare consultant vs child welfare specialist skills

Common child welfare consultant skills

Technical Assistance, 32%
Foster Care, 29%
Child Welfare System, 15%
Child Safety, 10%
Community Stakeholders, 9%
Improvement Plan, 6%

Common child welfare specialist skills

Social Work, 30%
Foster Care, 16%
Child Safety, 4%
Child Welfare, 4%
Court Hearings, 3%
Community Resources, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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