Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. 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 drivers 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: $28.00 - $30.00 an hour based on experience 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: 95125 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: US-CA - San Jose Who we are. What we do. We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. "SCI refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
