Are you a New Jersey Licensed Funeral Director looking for a change? Do you want to work for a funeral home where the staff collectively strives to serve families on an exceptional level? Would you like the opportunity to be creative and rewarded for going above and beyond to serve others? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider joining Saul Funeral Home in Hamilton Square, New Jersey as a Licensed Funeral Director focusing on the arrangement arena.
Our Family-Owned funeral homes serve communities that appreciate and value the many services we offer. The ideal Licensed Funeral Director candidate appreciates the value of personal service, while at the same time possesses the ability to adapt to the growing and changing funeral service landscape. Additionally, it is imperative the Licensed Funeral Director candidate communicates effectively and builds relationships with the families we serve as well as their teammates.
Saul Funeral Homes value and appreciate their employees. The Funeral Director Candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation. (Based on experience.)
o Paid Time Off (Very important for the well-being of our team and our company)
o Health Insurance (with Health Savings Account options)
o Short Term Disability
o Long Term Disability (optional)
o 401K with Company Match
o Quarterly Opportunity Bonus Plan (Based on customer service)
o Company Paid Term Life Insurance
o Provided Cell Phone reimbursement offering
o Dedicated Night Transfer Team (No evening transfers)
o Kind Work Schedule with Every Other Weekend Off (Working 10 out of 14 days)
o Reimbursement for Professional and Service Club Dues and Continuing Education Credits
o Clothing Allowance
o Relocation Assistance
o Sign-On Bonus
Funeral Director Position Description
1) Core Competencies – Saul Funeral Homes Funeral Directors should excel in four primary areas of competency:
A) Professional Characteristics B) Results Orientation
Customer Focus & Communication Self Motivation
Integrity/Credibility Achieving Results
Time Management
Flexibilty
C) Communication and Empathy D) Managing Change, Resources & Details
Empathy Managing Resources
Communication and Teamwork Attention to Detail
2) Job Responsibilities
Family/Client Satisfaction
● Recommend, arrange and conduct memorialization services/tributes according to the Saul Funeral Homes standard of service and family requests and selections
● Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of service options and pricing
● Working knowledge of the General Price List to educate and establish credibility with Client Families
● Supervise all who will be participating in the carrying out of any particular service
● Ensure that each member of the team is fully briefed on their duties and ensure that their appearance / demeanor / conduct complies with Saul Funeral Homes standards
Personnel Development/Training/Supervision
● Adopt and execute the Saul Funeral Homes standard of excellence and service
● Support, encourage and assist fellow employees to ensure the highest quality of professional services
Market Share/ Growth
● Demonstrate local knowledge of and good communication with community members, leaders, clergy, hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, cemeteries, crematoria, etc.
● Saul Funeral Homes encourages you to be visible and active in the community as a positive reflection and presence on behalf of the funeral home
● Treat everyone in the community as a Saul Funeral Homes client
● Monitor and improve on personal Client Family Survey results
Financial Performance
● Show responsibility for the financial success of personally arranged and/or conducted funerals
● Secure all accounts using the Payment Policy
● Attain agreed levels of financial performance
● Demonstrate attention to expense control
Internal Roles & Duties
● Ensure that all required paperwork is completed in a timely and accurate manner
● Monitor security of premises, money, documents, merchandise and equipment
● Implement FTC regulations properly
● Though not the primary role for this position, have the ability to perform clinical care associated with the preparation room to include the embalming, preparation, dressing and cosmetising of deceased's as needed
● Participate in the transfer of deceased's from residences, nursing homes, hospitals and hospice facilities to company location(s) ensuring that proper practices are followed and Saul standards are maintained, as needed
● Ensure facility and equipment is maintained to the highest standard according to OSHA / ADA / EPA and Saul Funeral Homes’ guidelines
3) Job Requirements
● Must have met education and license requirements for a New Jersey Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer and possess valid license with 1 - 5 years of previous funeral director/embalmer experience, as well as obtaining necessary continuing education credits to maintain licensure
● Strong verbal and written communications skills
● Ability to speak effectively before funeral guests or employees of the company in the execution of funeral-related services
● Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
● Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
● Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, involved instructions; to navigate problems having several concrete variables in or from standardized situations
● Possession of a valid driver’s license is required with an insurable driving record
● Must possess a strong base knowledge for computer skills using both custom software and “off the shelf” software
4) Physical Requirements
● Ability to stand for extended periods of time
● Ability to communicate by means of the spoken word both face to face and over the telephone
● Ability to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly in order to move or carry objects
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
