Volunteer Board Trustee- Behavioral Health & Human Services Lead

Volunteer Board Trustee – Behavioral Health & Human Services Leadership

About Circle of Care

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, Circle of Care works alongside youth and families to help them remain safely at home, in school, and connected to their communities.

The Opportunity

Circle of Care 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. We are particularly interested in someone who understands the needs of children and families in New Jersey. Experience working in Passaic County or familiarity with New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care is strongly valued.

Board Trustees have fiduciary and governance responsibilities for Circle of Care, including acting with care, loyalty, and sound judgment, making decisions in the organization’s best interests, and helping ensure its resources are managed responsibly.

What Board Trustees Do

Trustees

• Provide thoughtful governance, strategic analysis, and recommendations in support of Circle of Care’s mission.
• Bring their 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 ambassadors for Circle of Care by building relationships, making connections, advocating for our mission, and supporting resource development.
• Maintain confidentiality and disclose potential conflicts of interest.
• Fulfill the fiduciary responsibilities of a nonprofit Board Trustee.

Experience We Are Seeking

We Welcome Senior Leaders from Areas Such As

• Behavioral health
• Healthcare
• Child and family services
• Nonprofit human services
• Developmental disability services
• Education or school-based services
• Community health
• Other organizations serving children and families

Experience serving children and families in New Jersey is preferred, with Passaic County experience or relationships strongly valued.

What We Value

We Are Looking for Someone Who

• Believes in Circle of Care’s mission and the potential of children, youth, and families.
• Brings a broad perspective and is comfortable contributing to strategic conversations.
• Is committed to actively participating in Board and committee work.
• Can dedicate the time required for effective Board service.
• Understands, or is willing to learn, the responsibilities associated with nonprofit governance and fiduciary stewardship.
• Brings a collaborative and respectful approach to Board service.

Because Circle of Care works closely with providers and community partners, candidates will be asked to disclose potential conflicts of interest during the Board recruitment process.

Board Service Commitment

Board 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 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.

To Express Interest

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their interest through ADP by clicking the Apply button and uploading a current resume and brief statement of interest.

Circle of Care welcomes candidates with diverse professional and community experiences who can strengthen the perspectives represented on our Board.