therapist

foster care case manager

placement specialist

youth specialist

teaching assistant

KVC Missouri

A typical day at work would be checking emails and making sure all my daily tasks are completed.  Also, lookover my case load, go over my check off list of things to do. This helps me by making sure all my case loads are up to date and being cared for. 

I believe I've learned so much in this company. All the programs we use to keep paperwork in order, and the laws to keep kids and families together and safe. 
 
Management is great help and all so kind! If for a second I feel overwhelmed they have came to my rescue and helped. 

Workplace culture is very diverse and non bias. I feel comfortable knowing we are here to help all and never discriminate anyone, regardless of what they have in their past. 

The hardest part of the job is getting to close to the children and not being able to take them home with me. Also, there is a lot of paperwork to be done,  and sometimes if I am not organized I can get behind. 

The most enjoyable part of the job is knowing how many families and children KVC has helped. Seeing joy and happiness from our clients. Also, I can't forget to add my employees are wonderful people. Working with like minded people who also love to help others makes the world a better place, and helps the days go by smoothly. 

KVC Missouri, formerly Great Circle, has been a whirlwind. KVC acquired staffing issues and management turnover from day 1. However, they have failed many employees with false promises, hiring events yield minimal staff, upper level management fails to support mid-level managers, direct care staff are under paid for the environment they're required to be in.

Breaks are minimal to non-existent. Once you're in the unit, you're in the unit for the entire day/night. You will eat with the youth and oversee their activities of daily living. However, without additional staff two staff are required (and should stay for safety purposes) to remain on the floor. [Note: Safety can be compromised when staff walk off site and no replacement is able to support, this can leave one person assigned to a unit of 8+ behavioral clients.] 

The pro about Great Circle was I got a hoodie.

What is the best part of working at the company?
KVC as a company is a great agency. Helps many families.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I can only speak about a single department that I was hired to work in. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The company is very team oriented and focused on helping families. The department I worked in was very team oriented. There was only conflict with one department management person that I had conflict with. The conflict was enough for me to quit..

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Was told to be in the office 3-4 times a week, although I was hired for remote work. Immediate supervisor requested I be there for training but there were days when nobody was there to train me. There were also times she asked me to meet with her but she was over an hour late. Also times when I was requested to be in the office at a certain time. Only to wait two hours before she "had time for me". Even though I witnessed casual conversations with others.

When I started working for KVC I was assigned to the most toxic Management staff person I had ever met. She bullied me, harassed me, called me out of my name, yelled at me, just totally made me feel uncomfortable and to be honest I was afraid to come to work. I reported her to HR and my direct Supervisor several times and was told she had been reported before by several other employees but that was ‘just’ her personality and I should look past it. One day after being yelled at her so loudly in the office, I gathered my items and left the building and never returned to work. During my first couple of weeks, other employees gave me their condolences when they found out I had been assigned to her. At the time I did not know why but I quickly found out why. KVC was THE worst place I have ever worked.

When I started working for KVC I was assigned to the most toxic Management staff person I had ever met. She bullied me, harassed me, called me out of my name, yelled at me, just totally made me feel uncomfortable and to be honest I was afraid to come to work. I reported her to HR and my direct Supervisor several times and was told she had been reported before by several other employees but that was ‘just’ her personality and I should look past it. One day after being yelled at so loudly by her in the office, I gathered my items and left the building and never returned to work. During my first couple of weeks, other employees gave me their condolences when they found out I had been assigned to her. At the time I did not know why but I quickly found out why. KVC was THE worst place I have ever worked.


Working at KVC Missouri has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The culture here is positive, supportive, and mission-driven. Everyone truly cares about the people we serve and about one another, which makes coming to work each day feel purposeful. As the Operations Manager, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team that values communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

I genuinely enjoy the work we do and the difference it makes in our communities. KVC Missouri is a great place to grow professionally while contributing to something that truly matters.

There is absolutely no transparency, direction or adequate training to prepare you for what you will do here. Do not come in expecting to help youth in anyway. This is not a job for anyone looking to help young people in anyway. The amount of lies you will be told by supervisors/HR from the beginning is unbelievable. This facility is not for behaviors, it’s a literal psychiatric hold over. A program that swears it’s 30-60 days turns into years for the kids. You will be forced to work three 8’s and a 16 hour shift. Nothing about this place feels legal or ethical. 

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. 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. 

I come into work with kids overpowering me with hugs, they love affection and sense of belonging. I have learned about each child in my cottage, and have been able to help them with their coping skills. The range of cultures we have here, has also helped me to expand my knowledge in other cultures and help me in my job to understand our children better. The most enjoyable part of my job is getting to interact with the kids and make their day better.

The day's schedule for this role can vary, so flexibility, organization, and time management are a must. My onboarding experience was a bit unusual in the sense of timing, so it could have been a bit more thorough. However, it was nice to not be thrown straight into the role all at once. Since starting, I've learned a lot about the internal processes and databases.

Overall, the workplace culture is friendly. It may be a struggle for someone who is more introverted in this role. People seem to be fairly close in their work departments.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Therapist 1 salary reported	$64,250 per year
Foster care case manager 32 salaries reported	$48,789 per year
Placement specialist 13 salaries reported	$44,731 per year
Youth specialist 10 salaries reported	$17.08 per hour
Teaching assistant 1 salary reported	$19.83 per hour

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