Salary, disrespect, dignity, no communication from leadership, no focus on retention, treats everyone like they ARE replaceable, always on power trips, racial inequalities, the list goes on & on & on.
KVC Health Systems Response
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Thank you for your review. We are saddened to hear about your experience at KVC. We've been working hard to build a positive, and supportive culture using research-backed approaches. But, it's clear we still have work to do. We urge every employee to share their voice in our Q12 employee engagement survey that is conducted twice a year, so that managers can be held accountable and work on progress within their teams. We actively work with managers and upper management by providing monthly trainings and coaching sessions so they can better support their teams. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is very important at KVC, which comes hand-in-hand with fairness, respect, and racial equality. Each KVC business unit has their own DEI council as well as a systemwide DEI council that is a priority in KVC's culture. We are disappointed we didn't get the chance to resolve these issues for you. We wish you the very best in your career.
KVC has been a rewarding place to work. I have a supportive supervisor, great coworkers, and genuinely enjoy the work I do. The team environment makes a big difference, especially in a setting that can be challenging at times.
Cons
This position definitely requires a strong, adaptable nurse due to the behavioral and psychiatric needs of the patients we care for, but it is meaningful work and has helped me grow both personally and professionally.
Culture has transformed dramatically from toxic to accountable, clear, and kind over a decade
Strong leadership development (Gallup, Dare to Lead frameworks)
Weekly 1:1 supervision means employees know their supervisors well
Real internal mobility entry level to director is achievable based on work ethic
Mission-driven workforce, people genuinely care about the kids and families they serve
High retention most people want to stay and grow within, even when their current role isn't ideal, they will move positions to stay
Respectful, psychologically safe environment all opinions welcome
Excellent medical/dental/vision benefits; decent 403b match
Positive social environment with systems that naturally filter out toxic behavior over time
Competitive pay within the nonprofit/mental health sector
Cons
Pay is significantly below for-profit market rates. nonprofit pay scale is a real tradeoff
Director role is highly unstructured can feel chaotic, especially in 24/7 locations requiring after-hours work
Toxic employees can linger too long the kindness and grace extended to everyone delays removal
Some employees stay in roles that aren't a good long-term fit simply because they love the culture
Heavy meeting load at director level can crowd out focused, strategic work