KVC Health Systems reviews

4.7

95% would recommend to a friend

(955 total reviews)
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Jason R. Hooper

99% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

KVC Health Systems has an employee rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 955 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The KVC Health Systems employee rating is 26% above average for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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955 reviews
4.0
Mar 24, 2018

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Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexibility, great staff, good support from direct supervisor

Cons

Lack of support from corporate management, lack of understanding and communication from management

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KVC Health Systems Response
8y
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We're so glad that you are experiencing good support from your supervisor and job flexibility. Shadowing front line staff is a great idea. Some of our departments have done that recently, such as the Business Information Technology team, seeking to learn how we can streamline processes and make documentation easier through mobile apps. Many of our top leaders are on the front lines with staff regularly. This past weekend, a Vice President brought breakfast and Easter baskets to children and teens waiting to be matched with foster families and the staff caring for them. Your review doesn't list your location or department, but assuming that you are on our largest team (KVC Kansas), we have a good sense of some of the real issues: a 39% increase in the number of children in foster care in the last 5 years, fewer safe placement options for children, and ongoing workforce challenges causing high caseloads and turnover. We released an infographic explaining the causes of these challenges and how we are partnering with others to solve them. Check it out at http://www.kvckansas.org/childwelfareinfographic Our first priority is to be fully staffed so we can provide high-quality, effective services to children and families. As a current employee, we invite you and your supervisor to make sure you're sharing your ideas with other leaders in your area. We are committed to continuous improvement and want to hear from you.
1.0
Mar 18, 2018

A nightmare

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Pros

I can’t really think of any other than that I enjoyed some of my coworkers. Job can be flexible, but you work way too many hours

Cons

Work is brutal and you are not supported in any way. I was lied to on multiple occasions by upper management and leadership. Extremely unethical behavior. Employees are afraid to speak up due to fear of retaliation. I saw many people leave without even having another job lined up. Everything kvc says in the media is a lie

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KVC Health Systems Response
8y
We're sorry to hear that you had a negative experience. KVC does not have a foster care program in Kansas City, MO currently so we're unsure which team you were on. Honesty and ethical behavior are paramount at KVC not only because they are core values, but because we are partnering with state child welfare agencies, the courts and other organizations to provide vital services to children and families. We understand that the work we do matters greatly in people's lives and thus we aim to put people first and do the right thing. Did you contact HR or your local leaders at any point? We would have liked the opportunity to resolve your concerns.
1.0
Mar 15, 2018

Case Manager

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good pay for a new social work graduate, good benefits

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KVC does what it can with the resources it has. That being said, case loads are ridiculously high and this job sets you up for failure. In this role, you end up working well over 40 hrs a week but do not get paid for the extra hours. It was not uncommon for me to work 60 or more hours a week, only get paid for 40 hours, and still not be able to complete everything that was expected of me. I constantly had clients and foster families tell me I am failing them and honestly they were right. I was not given the resources or training to properly do this job and despite being a competent social worker with a degree, license, and good time management skills, I felt I was doing more harm than good in this role. My time off work was filled with dread and anxiety in anticipation of going back to work the next day. This job had a direct negative effect on my physical and mental health, and my marriage. My anxiety was so intense it affected my wife's mental health. My family was telling me to quit, my therapist was telling me to quit, my doctor told me to quit. The stress of this job is just too great.

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KVC Health Systems Response
8y
Thanks for taking the time to share your perspective. As an organization led by social workers, therapists and other clinicians, it is heartbreaking and unacceptable that you experienced this kind of stress in your position. While many of our teams are adequately staffed, there are a few, particularly in rural areas, that have dealt with ongoing job vacancies which lead to high caseloads, burnout and turnover for the other people on the team. There is a complex situation going on right now in regards to the Kansas child welfare system which is contributing to these challenges. We encourage you to read about the bigger picture over at http://www.kvckansas.org/childwelfareinfographic Our HR team and directors/supervisors are working to fully staff every team and office so that employees are able to succeed and children and families get the quality services they deserve.
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