What are the responsibilities and job description for the Work Study Student (Advanced) position at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries?
Brief Description
In support of the Mortuary Science program at Cypress College, Forest Lawn’s Work Study Program provides students with an opportunity to receive exposure to, and experience in, various aspects of the Mortuary industry during the internship. The main objective of the program is to prepare students for a successful career in the Mortuary industry. This part-time position will learn and perform Funeral Service and Service Arrangements duties and will shadow Memorial Counselors. Job duties may vary to align with the clinical competencies required in the semester of the Mortuary Science program. Modifications to this position may be made to align with other Mortuary Science Programs.
This position is a continuation opportunity for the Work Study internship program.
Hours of work will be accommodated to meet the student’s schedule, up to 20 hours a week.
What You'll Be Doing
Funeral Service
Requirements
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.
In support of the Mortuary Science program at Cypress College, Forest Lawn’s Work Study Program provides students with an opportunity to receive exposure to, and experience in, various aspects of the Mortuary industry during the internship. The main objective of the program is to prepare students for a successful career in the Mortuary industry. This part-time position will learn and perform Funeral Service and Service Arrangements duties and will shadow Memorial Counselors. Job duties may vary to align with the clinical competencies required in the semester of the Mortuary Science program. Modifications to this position may be made to align with other Mortuary Science Programs.
This position is a continuation opportunity for the Work Study internship program.
Hours of work will be accommodated to meet the student’s schedule, up to 20 hours a week.
What You'll Be Doing
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
- Death Certificates
- Interment Permits
- Memory Folders
- Prayer cards
- Working with government agencies
- Interactions/arrangements with families
- Observe arrangements meetings
- Work with Memorial Counseling Assistant
- First Calls/Notification of Death
- Dressing /Casketing/Cosmeticizing
- Visitation room set-up
- Review of mortuary related paperwork/documentation
- Assist with maintaining a safe work environment and abiding 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.
Requirements
- 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 have completed Embalming course and clinicals.
- Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
- Must have a valid California Driver’s License
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.
