About this role
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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: $22.00/Hr - $24.00/Hr 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: 92392
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-CA - Victorville