Service Corporation International
Funeral Director Apprentice $1000 Sign On Bonus
Service Corporation International - Springfield, Illinois, United States, 62701
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Job Responsibilities
Learns to arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures Learns to negotiate and create acceptable funeral contracts Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of monies or insurance in accordance with company policies Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements Verifies identification of the deceased and authorization for embalming Learns how to arrange for the interment or cremation of human remains Adheres to all company and regulatory requirements Cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which may include: Removals and transfers, Lifting of deceased human remains, Dressing and casketing, Coordinating and assisting with funeral service and visitation, Delivery of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, Setting of chairs and the removal, proper care and storage of these items, Removals and transfers Assists with funeral services by: Coordinating the parking of cars, Ushering, Driving funeral vehicles, Assisting at chapel and church services, Assisting at the cemetery, Delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, Setting up chairs and the removing, properly caring for and storing of these items, Participating at special functions Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor. Aftercare includes delivery of: Documentation, Stationery, Information on insurance, health benefits and pension, Pre-arrangements for next of kin Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors Completes and accurately prepares of all documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, and any other type of data entry Assists with general office duties such as preparing reports as needed Assists 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) Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements
Education
High School diploma or general equivalency degree (or diploma) Completion of or currently enrolled in a degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science. Experience
Typically requires a minimum of 6 months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemetery Certification/Licenses
Must meet all licensing requirement in applicable state/province as required by law as prescribed by each state board Valid driver's license Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required High level of compassion and integrity Good communication skills Problem solving skills Ability to multi task and set priorities Work Conditions
Work Environment
Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required Professional Dress is required when in contact with families. Work Postures
Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently Physical Demands
Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage Work Hours
Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises Travel up to 25% Compensation
$20 an hour 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
Learns to arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures Learns to negotiate and create acceptable funeral contracts Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of monies or insurance in accordance with company policies Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements Verifies identification of the deceased and authorization for embalming Learns how to arrange for the interment or cremation of human remains Adheres to all company and regulatory requirements Cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which may include: Removals and transfers, Lifting of deceased human remains, Dressing and casketing, Coordinating and assisting with funeral service and visitation, Delivery of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, Setting of chairs and the removal, proper care and storage of these items, Removals and transfers Assists with funeral services by: Coordinating the parking of cars, Ushering, Driving funeral vehicles, Assisting at chapel and church services, Assisting at the cemetery, Delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, Setting up chairs and the removing, properly caring for and storing of these items, Participating at special functions Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor. Aftercare includes delivery of: Documentation, Stationery, Information on insurance, health benefits and pension, Pre-arrangements for next of kin Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors Completes and accurately prepares of all documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, and any other type of data entry Assists with general office duties such as preparing reports as needed Assists 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) Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements
Education
High School diploma or general equivalency degree (or diploma) Completion of or currently enrolled in a degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science. Experience
Typically requires a minimum of 6 months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemetery Certification/Licenses
Must meet all licensing requirement in applicable state/province as required by law as prescribed by each state board Valid driver's license Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required High level of compassion and integrity Good communication skills Problem solving skills Ability to multi task and set priorities Work Conditions
Work Environment
Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required Professional Dress is required when in contact with families. Work Postures
Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently Physical Demands
Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage Work Hours
Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises Travel up to 25% Compensation
$20 an hour 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