What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Information Technology position at Fernbrook Family Center?
Brief Description
Fernbrook Family Center
Fernbrook Family Center is seeking a strategic and service-oriented Director of Information Technology to lead and oversee the agency’s technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT operations. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and HIPAA-compliant technology systems that support staff, clients, and organizational growth. The Director of IT will provide hands-on technical leadership while managing vendors, technology assets, budgets, and long-term IT planning.
Position Summary
The Director of Information Technology oversees all technology systems, infrastructure, and security for Fernbrook Family Center. This role ensures effective day-to-day IT operations, manages technology vendors and software systems, and supports agency staff through troubleshooting, training, and strategic planning. The Director of IT also supervises the IT Specialist and serves as a key partner in aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Fernbrook Family Center values an inclusive and accommodating work environment and welcomes applicants with lived experiences that reflect the populations we serve. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Fernbrook Family Center
Fernbrook Family Center is seeking a strategic and service-oriented Director of Information Technology to lead and oversee the agency’s technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT operations. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and HIPAA-compliant technology systems that support staff, clients, and organizational growth. The Director of IT will provide hands-on technical leadership while managing vendors, technology assets, budgets, and long-term IT planning.
Position Summary
The Director of Information Technology oversees all technology systems, infrastructure, and security for Fernbrook Family Center. This role ensures effective day-to-day IT operations, manages technology vendors and software systems, and supports agency staff through troubleshooting, training, and strategic planning. The Director of IT also supervises the IT Specialist and serves as a key partner in aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain the agency’s network, hardware, software, and technology infrastructure
- Manage cybersecurity practices, threat monitoring, and secure system configurations
- Ensure technology systems and software solutions meet HIPAA compliance standards
- Supervise and support the IT Specialist to ensure efficient daily IT operations
- Provide troubleshooting and help-desk support during escalated situations or staff absences
- Manage IT vendors, contracts, and service agreements
- Oversee procurement, inventory, maintenance, and replacement of technology assets
- Develop long-term technology planning and lifecycle management systems
- Create and manage the annual IT budget
- Coordinate staff training on technology systems, cybersecurity, and agency tools
- Develop and maintain IT policies, procedures, and technical documentation
- Support implementation of new systems, upgrades, and technology improvements
- Partner with agency leadership to ensure technology aligns with operational and compliance needs
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong technical knowledge of networks, hardware, software, Microsoft 365 administration, and cybersecurity
- Experience managing network infrastructure and cybersecurity tools
- Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills
- Strong commitment to confidentiality, data security, and HIPAA compliance
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record
- Ability to pass a Department of Human Services background check
- Minimum of three years of IT experience; leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Experience working with HIPAA-compliant systems strongly preferred
- Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
- Flexible schedule generally between 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Expected travel between Fernbrook offices, community settings, and other agency locations
- Salaried position with expected work hours of approximately 40–45 hours per week, with flexibility as needed to support agency operations
- Prolonged periods of sitting, observing, listening, and working on a computer
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds
Fernbrook Family Center values an inclusive and accommodating work environment and welcomes applicants with lived experiences that reflect the populations we serve. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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