How to hire a director of field coordination

How to hire a director of field coordination, step by step

Here's a step-by-step director of field coordination hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a director of field coordination job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new director of field coordination
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your director of field coordination job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a director of field coordination for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect director of field coordination also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of director of field coordination salaries for various roles:

   Type of Director Of Field Coordination	Description	Hourly rate
   Director Of Field Coordination	Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations. They manage staff who provide social services to the public.	$24-63
   Youth Leader	A youth leader is a young individual who is responsible for building a sense of community within the church youth that can provide an opportunity for both spiritual and social development. Youth Leaders organize regular social, educational, and spiritual oriented events with parents and volunteers to maintain a vibrant program... Show more	$11-17
   House Manager	A household manager is someone who manages a household completely. Household managers have various duties and may manage staff depending on the size of a household... Show more	$13-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Social Work
   • Care Coordination
   • Care Management
   • Discharge Planning
   • Utilization Management
   • Home Health
   • Patient Care
   • CMS
   • Social Services
   • LOS
   • Medicaid
   • Community Resources
   • Utilization Review

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   Responsibilities:

   • Orchestrate HIPAA training for staff that lead to new process/procedures for securing clients health information and accurately maintaining those records.
   • Conduct psycho-educational/social rehabilitation groups as needed.
   • Conduct psycho-educational/social rehabilitation groups as needed.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your director of field coordination job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A director of field coordination can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, directors of field coordination' average salary in hawaii is 53% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level directors of field coordination 61% less than senior-level directors of field coordination.
   • Certifications. A director of field coordination with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a director of field coordination's salary.

   Average director of field coordination salary

   $82,273yearly

   $39.55 hourly rate

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   Entry-level director of field coordination salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a director of field coordination job description

   A director of field coordination job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a director of field coordination job description:

   Director of field coordination job description example

   • Coordinates care coordination services for the Health Home program
   • Supervises care coordinators and other direct reports
   • Participates in the hiring and termination process of direct reports
   • Manages aspects of program and system development for the Health Home program
   • Conduct Monthly team meetings
   • Assure care coordination services are delivered to HARP-eligible clients in compliance with NYSDOH HARP (Health & Recovery Plan) guidelines and policies
   • Develops and implements quality assurance activities including chart review and client survey data for the Health Home program
   • Conduct monthly 1:1 case specific supervision with Care Coordinators
   • Reviews monthly services delivered to clients to assure the delivery of Health Home Core Services
   • Maintains and analyzes statistical and claims data for the Health Home program
   • Ensures written policies and procedures for the Health Home program are being implemented
   • Facilitates and participates in Case Conferences
   • Assists in the implementation of an on-going training program for Care Coordinators

   Qualified Candidate will have a Masters of Social Work, Masters of Mental Health Counseling, or Clinical Psychologist with one (1) year of professional experience in a supervisory or management position supervising clinicians or staff serving people living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) OR Masters in a related field (Psychology, School Counseling, etc.) with three (3) years of supervisory or management position experience supervising clinicians or staff serving people living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Possession or eligibility to obtain New York State licensure (LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, etc.) within six (6) months of beginning position, preferred. Experience developing and implementing direct client services and case management services, required. Must demonstrate high level clinical skills, including performance of clinical assessments, person-centered and recovery-oriented care planning, crisis intervention and strong clinical judgment and decision making skills. Candidate must possess valid NYS driver license and an insured, dependable car to use for work-related activities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently and sensitivity toward cultural diversity, people living with HIV/AIDS and lifestyle and addiction issues essential.

   
   

   Job Type: Full-time

   Required education: Master’s

   Required experience: Professional experience in a supervisory or management position supervising clinicians or staff serving people living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) (1-3 years)

   Additional requirements: Must have dependable, insured vehicle and NYS Driver’s License

   What Evergreen Health Offers You:

   • Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from
   • Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
   • Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year
   • 403b with a generous company match
   • Paid parking or monthly metro pass
   • Professional development opportunities
   • Paid lunch breaks

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find directors of field coordination for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your director of field coordination job on Zippia to find and recruit director of field coordination candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit directors of field coordination, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new director of field coordination

   Once you have selected a candidate for the director of field coordination position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new director of field coordination. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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