Transfer Specialist (part-time)

Service Corporation International; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Associate discount program

Stability

Job summary

Service Corporation International (SCI) is seeking a Transfer Specialist to compassionately transport deceased individuals from hospitals, care homes, and residences to our funeral homes. This role emphasizes empathy, professionalism, and precise documentation to support grieving families.

The position requires teamwork with medical staff and law enforcement, strict adherence to protocols, and accurate handling of identification information for each decedent.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion – Excellent interpersonal skills and professional conduct to uphold SCI's image.
• Team player – Collaborate with police, hospital staff and care facilities to ensure families receive the best care.
• Attention to detail – Follow protocols and accurately complete paperwork and ID information.

Responsibilities

• The Transfer Specialist transports deceased individuals safely from hospitals, care homes and residences to SCI funeral homes.
• Follow protocols and accurately complete paperwork and the deceased’s identification information.

Skills

Empathy & professionalism

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference during life’s most delicate moments?

Step into a role where empathy meets professionalism. As a key member of our dedicated team, you’ll be a source of comfort and support for families in their time of need. Join our compassionate team at SCI today!

About this position:

The Transfer Specialist is responsible for safely and effectively transporting deceased individuals from hospitals, care homes and residences to our funeral homes.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Empathy and compassion – Excellent interpersonal skills are a must; the ideal candidate knows how to conduct themselves professionally to uphold our Company’s image and commitment to service excellence
• Team player skills – Collaborate with fellow professionals such as police, hospital staff and care facilities staffs to uphold our high standards and ensure families receive the best possible care
• Attention to detail - Follow protocols and accurately complete paperwork and deceased’s identification information

Our Transfer Specialists enjoy:

• Stability – Service Corporation International (SCI) includes the Dignity Memorial® brand and is North America’s largest provider of funeral, cremation, and cemetery services. Learn more at SCI-Corp.com
• Advancement opportunities
• Associate discount program

We think our CEO, Tom Ryan, says it best:

“At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best.”

BETTER HEALTH:

Wellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.

BETTER WEALTH:

We are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.

BETTER SELF:

We encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.

BETTER COMMUNITY:

Our Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate‑led, self‑directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.

Note: Eligibility requirements apply.

SCI 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.

For any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to [e-mail].

Job Profile ID: F00239

Time Type: Part time

Location Name: Witzke Funeral Homes Inc.