Volunteer Board Trustee- Behavioral Health & Human Services Lead

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

About The Position

Circle of Care for Families and Children of Passaic County 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, the organization works alongside youth and families to help them remain safely at home, in school, and connected to their communities. Circle of Care seeks a volunteer Board Trustee with senior-level experience in behavioral health, healthcare, social services, child and family services, education, disability services, or nonprofit leadership. The Trustee will bring professional knowledge and perspective to Board and committee work and contribute to governance, strategic analysis, and recommendations supporting the organization’s mission. Experience serving children and families in New Jersey is preferred; experience or relationships in Passaic County and familiarity with New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care are especially valued. 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. Board service includes attending six regular Board meetings each year, serving on at least one committee that generally meets six times each year, reviewing materials in advance, participating in community events and other opportunities to represent the organization, and occasionally attending special meetings or retreats. Candidates will be asked to disclose potential conflicts of interest.

Requirements

Senior-level experience in behavioral health, healthcare, social services, child and family services, education, disability services, or nonprofit leadership.
Belief in Circle of Care’s mission and the potential of children, youth, and families.
Ability to bring a broad perspective and contribute to strategic conversations.
Commitment to actively participating 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.
Willingness to disclose potential conflicts of interest during the Board recruitment process.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving children and families in New Jersey.
Experience working in Passaic County or relationships in the county.
Familiarity with New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care.

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, which generally meets six times each year.
Review materials in advance and come prepared to participate in 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.