• Job Description

  Req#: R1829

  Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives. If this sounds like you, take a look at our job openings....We may have your next GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

  COMPENSATION

  Hourly Minimum - Maximum

  $23.00 - $25.00

  JOB SUMMARY

  In support of the Mortuary Science program s at educational institutions , Forest Lawn’s Work Study Program provides students with an opportunity to receive exposure to , and experience in, various aspects of the Mortuary profession during the internship. The main objective of the program is to prepare students for a successful career in the Mortuary profession .

  This part-time position will learn and p erform Funeral Service and Service Arrangements duties and will shadow Memorial Counsel ors aligning their work duties with the clinical competencies , if required , in their Mortuary Science program . They may also learn and perform embalming and assist with other mortuary-related duties (dressing, casketing, and cosmetics), aligning their work duties with the Embalming Clinicals of the Mortuary Science program. Modifications to this position may be made to align with the specific clinical competencies of the ir Mortuary Science Programs in attendance .

  We are located in: Glendale, Hollywood Hills, Cypress, Long Beach, Covina Hills, Coachella, and Cathedral City.

  T his position may be extended to other Work S t udy positions until the student graduates. The determination of extensions , offering conversion to Advanced Work Study Student , S tudent A pprentice , or other Forest Lawn position s , will be based o n the student’s work performance during their period of employment , remain ing in good academic standing ( maintain a cumulative GPA of 2 .0) , and Forest Lawn openings .

  Hours of work will be accommodated to meet the student’s schedule , up to 20 hours a week.
  

  WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  Student will have the ability to job shadow and participate in the following essential duties within each department:

  Funeral Service

  Conduct Religious Services, Military Services, Visitation and Vigils (which include greeting/ushering families, distribution of prayer cards/memory folders; traffic control; casket bearing)

  Transfer of Remains

  Service Arrangements/Guest Services

  Death Certificates

  Interment Permits

  Memory Folders

  Prayer cards

  Obituaries

  Working with government agencies

  Interactions/arrangements with families

  Reception

  Memorial Counseling

  Observe arrangements meetings

  Work with Memorial Counseling Assistant

  Mortuary

  First Calls / Notification of Death

  Dressing /Casketing/ Cosmeticizing

  Visitation room set-up

  Review of mortuary related paperwork/documentation

  Other duties

  Assist with m aintain ing a safe work environment and abid ing by all safety standards.

  Represent Forest Lawn by following our high standards of customer service and ethics

  Maintain positive relationships with all Forest Lawn employees and foster a teamwork environment.

  Other duties as needed.

  Students who are obtaining an Embalming Clinical Requirement for the ir Mortuary Science program will also have the ability to job shadow and participate in the following essential duties in the Mortuary department:

  Raising Vessels

  Mixing Fluids

  Injecting Fluids

  Cavity Treatment

  Suturing incisions

  Posing/setting features

  First Calls/Notification of Death

  Dressing /Casketing/ Cosmetizing

  Visitation room set-up

  Review of mortuary related paperwork/documentation

  Completing Case Reports

  Advanced Work Study Students will be responsible for work duties described above to further their knowledge and experience in this profession. Job duties may vary to align with the clinical competencies required in the semester of the Mortuary Science program.

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be currently enrolled and attending the Mortuary Science program with Cypress College.
  • Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.
  • Provide proof of transcripts showing current enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcripts may be accepted).
  • Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
  • Must have a valid California Driver’s License

  DRUG TESTING POLICY

  Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

  E-VERIFY STATEMENT

  Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.

  For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview .

  FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE

  Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

• About the company

  Forest Lawn Memorial Park – Hollywood Hills is one of the six Forest Lawn cemeteries in Southern California.

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