Volunteer Board Trustee- Behavioral Health & Human Services Lead

The Circle of Care For Families and Children of Passaic County Inc•Woodland Park, NJ

About The Position

Circle of Care for Families and Children of Passaic County is seeking a volunteer Board Trustee with senior-level experience in behavioral health, healthcare, social services, child and family services, education, disability services, or nonprofit leadership. Circle of Care is a nonprofit Care Management Organization serving youth and families across Passaic County who are navigating complex behavioral, emotional, developmental, and substance use needs. As part of New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care, it works alongside youth and families to help them remain safely at home, in school, and connected to their communities. Board Trustees have fiduciary and governance responsibilities, including acting with care, loyalty, and sound judgment; making decisions in the organization’s best interests; and helping ensure its resources are managed responsibly. Trustees provide governance, strategic analysis, and recommendations; contribute professional knowledge and perspective to Board and committee discussions; share relevant trends and emerging needs; review organizational, financial, quality, and strategic information; support accountability for the organization’s mission and priorities; and serve as ambassadors by building relationships, advocating for the mission, and supporting resource development. They also maintain confidentiality, disclose potential conflicts of interest, and fulfill the fiduciary responsibilities of a nonprofit Board Trustee. Trustees are expected to attend and actively participate in six regular Board meetings each year, serve on at least one Board committee (which generally meets six times each year), review materials in advance, participate in community events and other opportunities to represent and support the organization, and attend occasional special meetings or Board retreats when needed. Candidates are asked to disclose potential conflicts of interest during recruitment. Interested candidates should submit a current resume and brief statement of interest through ADP.

Requirements

Senior-level experience in behavioral health, healthcare, social services, child and family services, education, disability services, or nonprofit leadership.
Commitment to Circle of Care’s mission and the potential of children, youth, and families.
Ability to contribute to strategic conversations and bring a broad perspective.
Commitment to active participation in Board and committee work.
Ability to dedicate the time required for effective Board service.
Understanding of, or willingness to learn, nonprofit governance and fiduciary stewardship responsibilities.
Collaborative and respectful approach to Board service.
Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest during the Board recruitment process.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving children and families in New Jersey is preferred.
Experience working in Passaic County or familiarity with New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care is strongly valued.

Responsibilities

Provide thoughtful governance, strategic analysis, and recommendations in support of Circle of Care’s mission.
Bring professional knowledge and perspective to Board and committee discussions.
Share relevant trends, opportunities, challenges, and emerging needs affecting children, families, and the systems that serve them.
Review key organizational, financial, quality, and strategic information.
Support accountability for Circle of Care’s mission and strategic priorities.
Serve as an ambassador by building relationships, making connections, advocating for the mission, and supporting resource development.
Maintain confidentiality and disclose potential conflicts of interest.
Fulfill the fiduciary responsibilities of a nonprofit Board Trustee.
Attend and actively participate in six regular Board meetings each year.
Serve on at least one Board committee, generally meeting six times each year.
Review materials in advance and prepare for Board and committee discussions.
Participate in Circle of Care community events and other opportunities to represent and support the organization.
Participate in occasional special meetings or Board retreats when needed.