Service Support Specialist

Service Corporation International; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA (health and dependent care)

HSA with Company Contribution

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) with Company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Riverside, CA is seeking a dedicated specialist to provide exemplary customer service and support for families following the loss of a loved one. You will work closely with funeral directors and location managers to initiate and complete arrangements with urgency, empathy, and strong communication.

The role involves meeting with directors, coordinating with families, handling first calls, documentation, scheduling, and handling memorial materials while

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good driving record and valid driver's license.
• 2 years of experience in an office clerical or customer service capacity.
• Experience in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment.
• Funeral industry experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meets regularly with Funeral Director(s) to ensure customer needs are met.
• Frequently communicates with families to coordinate activities.
• Takes first calls and dispatches removal teams.
• Collects vital information, files death certificates and insurance claims.
• Schedules appointments for Funeral Directors.
• Designs and prints memorials; creates, scans, and corrects arrangement documents.
• Orders merchandise, flowers, urns.
• Schedules services including coordinating with churches, cemeteries and staff.
• Assists with setting up funeral/visitation areas and take down.
• Assists during funeral services and events.
• Assists with dressing, casketing and preparing the deceased for viewing.
• Transport human remains to the Crematory facility.
• Delivers ashes from Crematory to Funeral Home.
• Assists with removals.
• May be required to ensure company vehicles are clean and fueled, prior to and after services.
• Adheres to all Company and Regulatory requirements.
• Performs other administrative duties for the location when time permits.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Team player

Proactive

Work ethic

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Office software

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. This role provides exemplary customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. A sense of urgency, empathy, attention to detail and strong communication skills are required to succeed and fulfill customer needs. The Specialist works closely with funeral directors and location managers to ensure all arrangements are initiated and completed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets regularly with Funeral Director(s) to ensure customer needs are met
• Frequently communicates with families to coordinate activities
• Takes first calls and dispatches removal teams
• Collects vital information, files death certificates and insurance claims
• Schedules appointments for Funeral Directors
• Designs and prints memorials; creates, scans, and corrects arrangement documents
• Orders merchandise, flowers, urns
• Schedules services including coordinating with churches, cemeteries and staff
• Assists with setting up funeral/visitation areas and take down
• Assists during funeral services and events
• Assists with dressing, casketing and preparing the deceased for viewing
• Transport human remains to the Crematory facility
• Delivers ashes from Crematory to Funeral Home
• Assists with removals
• May be required to ensure company vehicles are clean and fueled, prior to and after services
• Adheres to all Company and Regulatory requirements
• Performs other administrative duties for the location when time permits

MINIMUM Requirements

• Education High School diploma or equivalent
• Certification/License Good driving record and valid driver's license
• Experience 2 years of experience in an office clerical or customer service capacity required
• Experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment required
• Funeral industry experience preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of computers and software
• Above average communication skills
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multi task and set priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work beyond standard business hours including weekends
• Detail oriented
• Professional team player
• Pro-actively seeks out tasks
• Motivated, enthusiastic work ethic

Work CONDITIONS

Work Environment

Mostly works indoors during all seasons and weather conditions. Occasional work outdoors. Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required. Professional dress is required when in contact with families.

Work Postures

Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day. Occasional periods of time standing, up to 3 hours per day. Climbing stairs to access buildings.

Physical Demands

Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Hours

Working beyond "standard" business hours as the need arises.

Compensation

Salary: $19.00/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: 92504

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-CA - Riverside

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.