At KVC Missouri, we offer a positive, supportive workplace where each person can do work they love. In fact, we’re so proud of our culture that we see it as our top competitive advantage in the health and human services field.

Across more than 900 employees, we’re driven by our shared mission: to enrich and enhance the lives of children and families. And while we fill many different roles, our approach is inspired by our core values:

• The heart of our work is helping people.
• Our character is built on authenticity and compassion.
• Family connection drives our culture.
• Collaboration fuels our improvement.
• Urgency and innovation mark our approach.
• Diverse perspectives are key to our progress.
• Always asking ourselves, “What would you want for your child?”

In addition to being mission-driven, we offer employees an unparalleled level of flexibility, wellbeing, learning, inclusion, recognition, and rewards. Keep reading to learn more.

Work Environment

Our roles span the entire continuum of care, from community-based services that strengthen families, to K-12 therapeutic schools, to outpatient mental health and residential treatment. We’re also adding inpatient children’s mental health treatment to help families in crisis.

While workplace setting varies, we’ve been known for decades for offering flexibility. Many roles allow for hybrid or remote work, and we provide tools for employees to succeed. We also encourage teamwork through digital collaboration tools, open-office designs, and a focus on cross-departmental partnerships.

Employee Engagement

Since 2019, KVC Health Systems has been laser-focused on supporting employee engagement by creating a positive, supportive workplace. Twice each year, all employees are invited to share their voices and be heard through our Q12 employee engagement survey. From there, local teams discuss the feedback and strategize on how to continue building on what’s working well.

The results speak for themselves: while U.S. employee engagement has been trending downward nationally, it’s been soaring to record heights at KVC. And we’re just getting started in creating an exceptional place to work!

“At KVC we are unlocking the full potential of our workforce with the Gallup Q12 survey, a powerful tool designed to enhance employee engagement and drive meaningful culture change through continuous improvement and coaching. By focusing on the essential elements that contribute to a thriving workplace, the Gallup Q12 survey empowers organizations to foster collaboration, boost morale, and increase productivity, ultimately leading to a more motivated and committed team.” – Renny Arensberg, Executive Vice President of Employee Engagement

Learn more about KVC’s culture of engagement

Employee Wellbeing

Employee wellbeing is a huge priority for us! But don’t just take our word for it. Based on hundreds of employee ratings on Indeed, KVC Health Systems scores an ultra-rare “82” in Work Wellbeing, placing us in the Top 1% of employers nationwide. Learn more about KVC’s Indeed ratings and read nearly 1,000 reviews here. We invite you to compare us to any other organization in terms of work wellbeing.

We offer a robust benefits package that includes multiple healthcare plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and year-round wellness programs like health screenings, gym memberships, educational webinars, fitness/yoga classes, and engaging wellness contests in which you can win prizes.

Work/life balance is also a priority at KVC. As a nonprofit dedicated to serving children and families, we know how important family and downtime are. We offer paid time off, flexible hours (depending on role), a company-paid parental leave plan and more.

Learning & Development

KVC loves to promote our employees’ professional growth and development. We often promote from within, giving team members opportunities to grow their careers and have long futures at KVC. In fact, many of our leaders have been with the organization for 10, 20, 30 years or more, advancing in their roles.

One benefit that fosters growth is our Tuition Reimbursement Program. Employees can receive up to $21,000 from the program towards furthering their education. We are building leaders and investing in our employees’ professional development which builds thriving teams and strengthens our culture.

A Place Where Everyone Belongs

At KVC, we’re building a culture of connection for all. Inspired by the many different backgrounds of the children, adults and families we serve, we seek to create a workplace culture that embraces differences and is committed to respect and belonging.

We’re proud to have a team of people with unique skills, talents, experiences and perspectives who have helped us build such a rich community. Being welcomed by a team that celebrates individuality will inspire the work you do and make it easy for you to show up as your full self. At KVC, you can work with the best in a culture that brings out your best.

Employee Testimonials

“My job gives me a great opportunity to feel like I am helping people and making a difference. My training has been informative and thorough. My colleagues are supportive and helpful.” -Intensive In-Home Specialist

“The sense of family is so comforting. The people I work with daily are always appreciative and uplifting, not only to me, but to others as well. My supervisors are top notch and are always encouraging. I love my job! It’s seriously the best job with the best team. I am learning so much in my new position! The people I work with are so supportive and kind. We all come from different walks of life and together we have a common goal … to help families in a positive way. The supervisors for our team are always there to help and support us all. My favorite part of the day is when I get to spend time with the teachers and students.” -Administrative Assistant

Read more KVC employee reviews on Indeed.

Recognition & Rewards

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer all kinds of employee appreciation programs that vary based on department. Every week, we love to recognize our amazing team members for embodying values through Kindness Changes Lives initiative. We also plan fun team-building activities, celebrations and social events that contribute to a fun, supportive culture.

Join the KVC Team

KVC is a great place to work! At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voices of our employees, KVC has an 82 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed. This rating is so rare that it places KVC among the TOP 1% of employers nationally. This tells us that people love working at KVC!

We’re looking for highly caring, well skilled, committed professionals. Sound like you? We have open positions in to help provide services including in-home therapy, behavioral healthcare, foster care, nursing, education, and more. KVC is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at www.kvcmo.org/careers.