Job Description
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Services client families during funerals, visitations, and interment. Assists in the implementation of choices made by the families/legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides exemplary customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Ensures customer needs are met directly or through appropriately licensed individuals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Arranges, conducts and directs bereavement rites, including funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with Company Policies and Procedures
- Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
- Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
- Assists with funeral services by: coordinating the parking of cars, ushering, driving funeral vehicles, assisting at chapel and church services and at the cemetery; delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and; sets up and removes chairs
- In absence of Family Service Counselor, provides aftercare including delivery of: documentation; stationery; information on insurance, health benefits and pension, and; pre-arrangements for next of kin
- Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
- Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authorities, rules and regulations
- Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
- Assists with general office duties including answering phones and preparing reports as necessary
- Assist with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and property
- Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory
- Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education - High School diploma or equivalent
Experience - Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant
Licenses - Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs
- Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite required
- High level of compassion and integrity
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to multi task and set priorities
- Detail oriented
Compensation:
Salary: $18.40/hr.- $23.80/hr.
An individual's pay within the scale is based on several factors that may include one or more of the following: background, skills, relevant experience, performance, education and work location.
Benefits:
Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program
Postal Code: 92121
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-CA - San Diego Service Corporation International
Job Tags
Temporary work, Flexible hours,