Volunteer Board Trustee – Family & Lived Experience

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, a nonprofit Care Management Organization serving youth and families across Passaic County, is seeking a volunteer Board Trustee to bring youth and family perspectives to Board conversations and decisions. The organization is part of New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care and works with youth and families navigating complex behavioral, emotional, developmental, and substance use needs. The role is particularly suited to a parent, caregiver, grandparent, adult former youth, or other family member with personal or family experience navigating New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care. The Trustee will help ensure youth and family experiences are represented in discussions, contribute to the organization’s governance, and fulfill the fiduciary responsibilities of a nonprofit Board member. Previous Board experience is not required; the organization welcomes candidates willing to share their perspective, ask questions, and learn about Board service. Board service includes attending six regular 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 occasional special meetings or retreats, and representing and supporting Circle of Care. Candidates from Passaic County are strongly encouraged to apply; people from throughout Northern New Jersey are also welcome. Interested candidates should apply through ADP with a current resume and a brief statement of interest.

Requirements

Personal or family experience navigating New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care.
Care about improving services and systems for children and families.
Willingness to share personal perspective while recognizing that every family’s experience is different.
Comfort participating in conversations and asking questions.
Willingness to learn about nonprofit Board service and fiduciary responsibilities.
Ability to work collaboratively with people who bring different professional and personal perspectives.
Ability to meet the stated Board service commitment, including meetings, committee service, preparation, and participation in community events and occasional special meetings or retreats.

Nice To Haves

Passaic County candidates are strongly encouraged to apply; individuals from throughout Northern New Jersey are also welcome.
Previous professional, nonprofit, or Board experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Participate in conversations about Circle of Care’s mission, priorities, and future.
Bring a youth and family perspective to Board discussions and decisions.
Give voice to how policies, systems, and services may be experienced by youth and families.
Ask questions and contribute perspectives during Board and committee discussions.
Support accountability for Circle of Care’s mission and priorities.
Serve as an ambassador by building relationships, making community 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, including acting with care, loyalty, and sound judgment, making decisions in the organization’s best interests, and helping ensure its resources are managed responsibly.
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 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.