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Families First
Children and teens belong with their own families whenever possible. KVC works to safely reunify hundreds of families each year by providing parenting skills training, therapy and other support.
Caring People Needed
On any given day, KVC Kansas provides out-of-home care for thousands of children and teens. Relatives, non-related kin like teachers and neighbors, and foster parents are all critical to providing temporary care for these children and teens. See how you can make a difference as a foster parent.
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Children and Families Need You
Through KVC, you can strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help create a bright future where every person is safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community. Please join us today! Learn More
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Overview
Our free resources help you stay informed and educated about foster care, child welfare, adoption, mental health and childhood trauma as well as how KVC Kansas is working toward building healthier communities.
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About KVC Kansas
KVC Kansas is a private, nonprofit organization that serves over 12,000 children, teens and adults each year. Our team of caring professionals provides family strengthening and foster care prevention services, foster care case management, family reunification services, foster family recruitment and support, kinship care, adoption, aftercare, outpatient therapy and more.
We envision a world in which every person is safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community.
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KVC’s Workplace Culture of Belonging & Growth
At KVC, 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 our more than 450 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 a wide continuum of care, including home- and community-based services that strengthen families and prevent foster care, kinship care, foster care case management focused on safe family reunification, foster parent training and support, adoption case management, and outpatient behavioral health services.
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.
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Employee Engagement
Since 2019, KVC 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! Learn more about KVC Kansas’ culture of engagement.
“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
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, teens and families, we know how important family and downtime is. 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 KVC Kansas’ 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, teen, 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.
Our commitment to respect and belonging goes above and beyond with the guidance and efforts of our KVC Connection Council, an internal group of employees who meet regularly to discuss how we’re continuing to build connection with each other and clients served and bridge belonging with every KVC interaction.
Employee Testimonials
“KVC has an amazing work culture and truly cares about their employees. As there are hardships in most jobs, this one doesn’t come with many. Case loads are at an adequate size to help me focus on all of the tasks that come with them. Management wants you to succeed and is proud of you when you do!” – Case Manager, posted June 2024
“Onboarding through KVC has been the smoothest transition I’ve experienced professionally. My supervisor is incredibly helpful, even though I have to ask many questions daily. I feel like the people here are understanding of what it is like to take on a new role, so they assist me and give me flexibility as needed. It is very refreshing to work somewhere where I’m not afraid to ask questions or seek flexibility to make sure my personal life is being taken care of simultaneously.” – Therapist, posted January 2025
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 our values through our 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 Kansas Team
KVC is a great place to work! At KVC West Virginia, 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 across many of our departments to help provide services including in-home family support, mental health support and therapy, foster care, adoption, kinship care and foster parent support. KVC is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at kvc.org/careers.