KVC Health Systems
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So far, so good.

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I haven't been here long but so far it's been great. My only negative is the pay, especially compared to other openings in the area for the same position.
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Great environment and work culture!

Thriving work culture where people are passionate about helping others. This is a great company to work for. This is more than a job, it’s work with a purpose.

Pros

Great benefits, friendly environment

Cons

None
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KVC Health Systems insights

Based on 439 survey responses
What people like
  • Feeling of personal appreciation
  • Ability to learn new things
  • Clear sense of purpose

I love working with the clients I see daily.

I enjoy picking up my clients and seeing their smiles. It makes me happy knowing I am doing them a service that will keep that smile on their faces. Most enjoyable part of my job is taken clients to their appointments. That makes their day better

Pros

Smiling faces

Cons

Eating on the go.
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How everyone works with each other to achieve a goal

I have felt welcomed from the first day, there is understanding of what my role is and I always receive the support I need. Everyone works as a team, and if you need help someone is always there to help out.

Pros

Free Lunches, support, positive work environment

Cons

As of right now, no cons
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Best & healthiest place I have worked in a long time. Work/life balance, meaningful work, paid well, supportive company.

I have the flexibility to work from home. Management is helpful, prompt and encouraging. I am learning new skills and being provided all necessary tools and learning opportunities to succeed in my role. I am not in close proximity with a lot of other employes, but KVC's usage of Teams and other apps make it easy to connect with anyone in the organization. The work KVC does daily really helps those in our community break down barriers and access the care and resources they need. The hardest part is trying to rebuild my KVC role into Columbia, as there was turnover before me and not a lot of consistency with this specific role in regard to interacting with the community.
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Great Culture

I have been an employee for almost 10 years and truly appreciate the culture and support at KVC! The support starts from the very top and is modeled down!
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Very poor establishment

The management makes you feel inadequate. They micro-manage and nit pick every detail. Even when fixed exactly how asked, they still manage to find faults/errors. Management deliberately searches for something to find a way to make employer at fault and get rid of them. Do not choose this establishment for work!!!!
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Official response from KVC Health Systems

September 5, 2023
Thank you for your review. It is unfortunate to hear about your experience during your time at KVC. Your reference to management is concerning to us and we are sorry we couldn't turn it around in time for you. KVC is active and intentional about equipping our managers and leaders with support, coaching, and continuing education so they will in return show their team the same. KVC works with Gallup to administer the Q12 employee engagement survey 2x/year to bring attention to challenges and start vital discussions to change and progress. We urge every team member to participate in the survey and share their voice. We will share your comments with leadership and bring attention to your concerns. We sincerely wish you the best in your career.

Cheap, Unprofessional, No Cultural Competence and Overworking

No work life balance , no adequate training and management is unprofessional by either speaking on their personal life too much or having priorities not about the job. Management was nice until they feel they have to cover their own behind or when you express to leave. They will ask for notice and then try to use you for what they can and then let you go before your notice is up. They have a bad name in Lexington and many other businesses rarely would like to collaborate while therapists refuse to work here. If a therapist has, they express KVC PTSD! There is a reason they try to give out a lot of incentives, just know they may not be worth it because there is still a high turnover rate. I would say they provide great training but then will request your materials or payment back.
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Official response from KVC Health Systems

September 5, 2023
Thank you for your candid review. It's disappointing to hear your concerns and frustrations. KVC strives to make a positive environment for all our employees. KVC Kentucky has several mechanisms for employees to provide feedback on a regular basis. Employees are encouraged to express their thoughts and ideas regularly in supervision, weekly or bi-weekly team meetings, Stay Interviews, Annual Performance Evaluations, and through opportunities for regular interaction with KVC Kentucky’s executive leadership team such as quarterly Food for Feedbacks with each team. Additionally, KVC works with Gallup to implement an opportunity for each team to provide their feedback through the nationally known Gallup Q12 Employee Engagement survey, administered 2x/yr, followed by monthly “state of the team” meetings and employee engagement opportunities. Your comments will be passed onto leadership. We wish you the best.

Amazing Place to Work!!

From moment one during orientation, it is clear that the company consciously chooses to invest in their employees. Employee engagement is very important and this is evident all the way to the top. I've been told I'm appreciated. Such a small thing can make a big difference! The environment in my team is relaxed but busy. Sometimes busy equates to stressful, but that hasn't been the case for me. I'm constantly learning new things and questions are always welcome. I've not once experienced feeling like I bothered someone by asking for help or for guidance in a task. Honestly, it feels like home. And, I'm glad I'm here!

Pros

Flexibility, Employee Engagement and Investment, and Diversity

Cons

This isn't really a con, but I wish we had more healthcare insurance options.
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Flexibility of the job and understanding it

The flexibility of the job has been amazing. I am still very new to the company so I am still learning things. Overall, I am looking forward to knowing more about my job and succeeding.

Pros

Flexibility

Cons

Training
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fun workplace

Working as a Behavioral Technician at KVC has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The collaborative team environment and comprehensive training programs have empowered me to effectively support clients with diverse needs. The positive impact we've made on individuals' lives and their progress towards personal goals is both inspiring and fulfilling. I appreciate KVC's commitment to professional growth and look forward to continuing to contribute to the team's success.
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Lots of new learning experiences

I am just starting out. I have learned that my position has many different parts, but I have not experienced all the parts yet. Everyone that I have met in the company has been great to work with so far, and very helpful. I have had a lot of training to attend. There are still a lot of things I question. I do however get my questions answered. I know everyone is busy and wearing a lot of hats, sometimes I do not get my questions answered right away. I patiently wait, and someone does get back to me. In a few more months I hope to have established myself more to give a better opinion.

Pros

I have a good team I am working with

Cons

needing more competitive wages
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Inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional development

I sense of belonging I feel being at KVC. The work feels meaningful and I feel supported by my coworkers and managers. It feels good to be treated as a professional and have the opportunity to grow as a clinician.
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Difficult but rewarding

You know, working at KVC can be very difficult. The children really are going through a lot, there isn’t a lot of staff, and there is also not a lot of resources. However, there can also be rewarding aspects to it. Working at KVC was very educational and I was able to make great connections with kids and staff. I definitely think if you aren’t caring, hard working, and patient you might just not be cut out for it but if you really are determined the children need staff that can be consistent and envolved.
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Stressful but fulfilling work.

I came into my position knowing it would be a stressful but fulfilling job. It can become stressful, but I never feel alone in my position. I am able to reach out to co-workers in my department and peers in other departments for support. Everyone works together to meet the needs of the youth in front of us. I really appreciate being a part of a group that is making a difference, even if only a handful of youth over the course of a day. KVC made it clear upfront that they strive to be an inclusive and diverse group of individuals, and it really is a widely diverse and accepting community of individuals. Both during my initial orientation with new hires and entering my department, I have felt welcomed and included. My department is filled with a variety of individuals, and all have been open and accepting of each other. The pay and benefits are average for the field; however, all social work jobs should be paid better for the work and stress that comes along with the job. I do think KVC tries to be generous with benefits and attempts to promote a healthy work/life balance. Burnout and emotional stress are risks when working in this field, and being aware of that and having a good support system in your department helps mitigate those issues. Within KVC, there are some fully remote departments, and some fully onsite. I am glad to have a hybrid role but would be happier with a fully remote option. Personally, traveling and having to bring or buy food is a con of the days I have to be onsite. My office and desk are also not as comfortable as my home office, so I am a bit biased - 

Pros

Accepting and diverse community of workers, Co-workers and supervisors are supportive and encouraging.

Cons

Could be fully remote.
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Works Harder, Not Smarter

The “flex schedule” is the ONLY thing about KVC that retains employees. The work load and documentation requirements are absolutely unsustainable and lead to the high rate of burnout/turnover that is afflicting KVC. Management is “supportive” … to a degree. The Q12 surveys done frequentlyare an absolute joke because nothing is actually done about employees’ opinions, even though everyone is verbalizing the same exact grievances. KVC is known for “teaching you everything you need to know and opening doors for other opportunities,” but if you don’t want to be absolutely exhausted and stretched to your limit for the 12-24 months you’re able last in this environment, absolutely do not apply here. Pretty sad when marginalized families/children are seen as dollar signs, but that is unfortunately what is going on behind the scenes here. Employees are overworked and clients are expected to fix lifelong, systemic issues in four short weeks; so, yeah,there’s a significant amount of repeat clients.If it actually worked, that wouldn’t be happening. Every positive review you’ll read about this place is a joke. Steer clear.

Pros

Flex schedule

Cons

Unsustainable expectations
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Official response from KVC Health Systems

September 5, 2023
Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear about your experience. The Q12 survey is designed to capture your team's engagement and propel your manager to have a team discussion to talk about needs, pain points, and ideas that can lead to change. It sounds like management really missed the opportunity here. Change begins the moment we ask a question and that's what our hope is in each cycle of the Q12 survey. We wish we could have turned this around for you, and urge your team members to share their voice in the next survey. We are also concerned by your exhaustion comments. In the field of child and family services, your self-care is important to take care of. KVC leadership emphasizes this to all managers to cascade support to their team. We acknowledge your comments and see room for improvement. We will pass along your comments to leadership. Best of luck in your next role.

Great place and Helpful

Overall this is a good company. There is a lot of paperwork and driving. I like being able to talk with families and help them. At first the job is overwhelming with all the things you have to complete to finish a case.

Pros

Company vehicle available, Resources, people, and support

Cons

Pay, drive time
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Engaging and meaningful

While working for KVC I have realized my greater purpose in life. It was rough to start but my supervisor really helped me to see that I was helping to make a difference in our kids lives. I love engaging with them weather it’s at the ranch or back in the cottage playing a board game. KVC has some of the best tools to help you succeed I’ve seen from any job and I will always recommend them to anyone looking for work!

Pros

Free meals, some free benefits

Cons

Short breaks
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Flexible work place while meeting children's needs

The schedule can be pretty flexible, and I have learned that maintaining boundaries is necessary for my position. Management encourages boundaries and self-care. Co-workers are supportive and understanding. Sometimes working with those not within the field can be exhausting. Expectations of others can be unreasonable and impossible to meet. I enjoy working with the kids and feeling like I am making an impact in an important area of work. I love it even when it is hard.

Pros

Flexible schedule, understanding staff

Cons

Emotionally taxing work environment, burn out
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Welcoming Company

Just starting with KVC and I have never worked for a company where I have felt so welcomed from day 1. From the day I walked into orientation I felt so welcomed and appreciated. My Manager and CoWorkers are so supportive, positive, and super helpful. So excited to be apart of such a great company.

Pros

work/life balance
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Teamwork is on point

Most of the people that I work with have a teamwork mindset. We all work together and make each day pleasant. Management is new but they are interested in making KVC a great place to work.
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Based on 694 reviews

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3.5 out of 5 stars for Work/Life Balance
3.6 out of 5 stars for Compensation/Benefits
3.6 out of 5 stars for Job Security/Advancement
3.6 out of 5 stars for Management
3.7 out of 5 stars for Culture

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