Funeral Services Assistant - Alhambra, United States - SCI Shared Resources, LLC

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Take directions from the Funeral Service Director to provide excellent service to grieving families on the day of the funeral service; assist with funeral services, assist escort processions to gravesites, assist during visitation hours, assist at Reception Center, drive Company vehicles, and assist with the general public and client families in a professional, courteous, and compassionate manner.

Direct graveside services and mortuary chapel services as needed. Help the family to establish positive memories by helping to ensure a compassionate and caring funeral service.


Essential Job Functions:
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

  • Assist with visitations & funeral services preparations
  • Drive company vehicles, transport flowers to graveside services, and transport decedents for services and to the care center.
  • Use knowledge of cemetery lawns and gravesite locations to assist customers.
  • At all times, set the example in presenting warmth, compassion, empathy, good manners, and diplomacy to grieving family members and guests.
  • Use knowledge of various religions and cultural funeral ceremony customs to provide outstanding service to every family.
  • Abide by the Company dress code and any department requests regarding work attire.
  • Actively participate in staff meetings.
  • Answer telephones using proper etiquette, and obtain first call and service information from families.
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with Company employees.
  • Handle customer changes with willingness, friendliness, and a "cando" attitude; accommodate customer needs with flexibility to ensure a high level of positive customer service.
  • Must be able to multitask, set priorities, and organize work.
  • Must complete all assignments and responsibilities as directed, and in a timely manner.
  • Adhere to Company policies, procedures, rules, and controls.
  • Adhere to safety rules and regulations, and report unsafe practices to management.
  • Act on customer complaints to provide satisfactory resolution.
  • Understand and achieve annual SMART goals.
  • Participate in training and skill development opportunities to improve competency and customer service.
  • May be asked to perform special tasks and assist other departments with various tasks when necessary.
  • Report to work on time and maintain standard attendance in accordance with company policy.

Experience and Education:


  • Previous customer service experience, funeral service experience preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED

Special Skills

  • Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
  • CA Drivers' License and good driving record
  • Ability to read maps and follow directions
  • Safely drive Company vehicles
  • Excellent interpersonal relations skills
  • Detail mindedness
  • Problem solving skills
  • Selfmotivated and flexible
  • Warmth, compassion, empathy
  • Diplomacy under pressure
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and differentiate level of importance
  • High level of communication and listening skill
  • Cultural sensitivity to the diverse community that Rose Hills serves
  • Ability to work positively with other people
  • Ability to accept instructions from coworkers
  • Basic PC skill with MSWord and Outlook
  • HBV vaccination
  • Bilingual required

Variable schedule:
must be able to work evenings, weekends in addition to daytime hours


Compensation:

$20.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.


Benefits (dependent upon eligibility):

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


_Rose Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's hiring procedures do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual-orientation, veteran's status or disability, or any other legally protected status._

_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._
Postal Code: 91801

Category (Portal Searching): Operations


Job Location:
US-CA - Alhambra


Job Profile ID:
R00150


Time Type:
Full time


Location Name:
Rose Hills - Alhambra

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