Transfer Specialist

About the role

The Dallas Institute of Funeral Service offers hands-on training and real-world insights to its students. Located in Dallas with access to Fort Worth, the institute prides itself on being a top-ranked funeral service college in America.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives company-owned professional vehicles to perform “first call” transfer of deceased in accordance with local and state/provincial laws as well as company policies and procedures.
• Follows processes for chain-of-custody, paperwork, and deceased identification.
• Cooperates with first responders, Coroner, hospital staff, or Senior Living facility and accommodates their processes and procedures.
• For home transfers, courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimizes conversation.
• Follows company procedures in transferring soiled garments, bedding, or other materials; leaves a warm and courteous first impression.
• Enters deceased event information into proprietary software according to company procedures.
• Transports caskets to airports, care centers, or funeral homes; assists with moving caskets.
• Performs vehicle maintenance tasks such as washing, vacuuming, and cleaning vehicles ensuring they are presentable.
• Fuels vehicles as necessary and follows safety guidelines and expenditure processes.
• Maintains personal protective and transfer supplies in vehicles including cleaning products.
• Identifies vehicle engine or operating issues to management; drives vehicles for repair or inspection.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of funeral home, care center, and/or decedent care preparation experience.
• Possess knowledge of computers, software, and internal operating systems.
• Show high level compassion, integrity, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Contact Information

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
SCI10501 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 537-9117
Tara Clark
Tara.Clark@Dignitymemorial.com
(214) 537-9117

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