The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. Candidates are paid at the minimum of the salary range or no higher than the first quartile of the salary range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, and other department needs.
What We Are Looking For
In joining our team, you are joining a dynamic group of diverse individuals committed to the Corporal Works of Mercy. For us, what we do is much more than a job or a career. If you feel called to be of service, we invite you to explore our career opportunities.
Position Summary
To support Mortuary and Care Center by performing all activities required to correctly and respectfully embalm a deceased loved one.
Under the general supervision of the Care Center Manager, the Care Center Specialist cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks included below. In addition to the embalming duties, this position may perform various services and client relations activities, while establishing and maintaining effective communication of efforts with mortuary office administrative staff, parish priests and mortuary officials.
Essential Functions
Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.
Verifying identification and embalming authorization
Performing restorations.
Completing removals and transfers.
Dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics.
Any other preparation required for human remains.
Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations.
Promotes a safe work environment being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principals of safe conduct.
Assists with the maintenance of preparation room and the facility.
Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills.
Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets.
Assists with chemical and supply inventory
Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions.
Contribute to improving the business and enhancing the reputation of the company by putting forward new ideas and by implementing change when requested.
Minimum Qualifications
Certification/Licenses
Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state as required by law as prescribed by each state board.
Valid state issued driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Must be able to read and interpret Mortuary policies, procedures, contracts and customer files such as interment right records.
Provide excellent customer service skills by responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, co-workers or members of the business community.
Effectively present information to patron family members, co-workers and management.
Ability to follow multiple pending requests through to completion.
Ability to organize and coordinate projects.
Ability to concentrate and complete moderately complex forms.
Work independently with initiative and little supervision.
Maintain confidentiality.
Understanding of Christian Burial in the Catholic Church.
Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and diplomacy.
Ability to express or exchange information by means of the spoken word.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking.
Requires ability to frequently lift or move objects in excess of 100 pounds.
Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.
Our Benefits include:
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)
Mental Health Services (Employee Assistance Program)
Pension Plan
403B Plan
Vacation & Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Employee Discount Programs (24hr Fitness, LA Fitness, Hotel Engine, Great Work Perks*)
*Great Work Perks (Amusement Parks, Car Rentals & Hotel, Restaurant, and Shopping discounts
SIGN ON BONUS
2% bonus, commensurate with level of annual compensation
Must be employed for 6 months - in good standing
Full amount paid at 6 months
excludes temporary employees
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
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