Wake and Burial Assistant Job at Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Open Until Filled
Wake and Burial Assistant Reports to: Wake & Burial Director Salary (Grade): $15.00/hour
Status: Contract Location: Ho-Chunk Center, Winnebago Ne 68071 Job Purpose & Position OverviewResponsible for making arrangements and handling the funeral of deceased tribal members or non-tribal members. Work, under general direction involved performing various activities surrounding the funerals of deceased individuals. These activities range from body pick up to gathering needed information to casket selection and funeral services. Assignments are received orally and in writing and work is reviewed in progress and upon completion. Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Wake and Burial Assistant Reports to: Wake & Burial Director Salary (Grade): $15.00/hour
Status: Contract Location: Ho-Chunk Center, Winnebago Ne 68071 Job Purpose & Position OverviewResponsible for making arrangements and handling the funeral of deceased tribal members or non-tribal members. Work, under general direction involved performing various activities surrounding the funerals of deceased individuals. These activities range from body pick up to gathering needed information to casket selection and funeral services. Assignments are received orally and in writing and work is reviewed in progress and upon completion. Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values
- Enters home or often hospital, removes body for preparation and burial.
- Meets with family members to gather information in making proper funeral arrangements.
- Assists family in selection of casket and clothing of deceased individual.
- Transports remains to church or home along with needed equipment.
- Assists in funeral services by making proper arrangements regarding memorial cards, flowers casket and related items.
- Assists in gravesite services by properly preparing site in terms of casket flowers and related items.
- Travels to various locations throughout the country to pick up remains and return them to the reservation.
- Duties listed are only an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- Some experience in preparing and conducting funeral services.
- Must have knowledge of required procedures and paperwork regarding the burial of individuals.
- Knowledge of burial options and decisions by family needs to make proper funeral arrangements.
- Ability to deal tactfully with family and friends to make arrangements and assisting in the burial.
- Ability to respond quickly to requests and to travel outside the immediate area in picking up and returning remains to the reservation.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and must meet driver’s eligibility guidelines.
- Must obtain a Red Light permit
- Must abide by the Tribe’s Motor Vehicle Policy
- Contractor will be covered by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska for Liability insurance while in the scope of their dries assisting the Wake & Burial Department
- Must be physically fit and provide a recent copy of their physical due to the nature of the job.
- Must sign a confidentiality agreement form.
- N/A
- As Directed by management
- Heavy office work which includes the ability to lift up to 30-50 lbs.
- Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
- While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- Ability to work outside in weather extremes.
- Reading, writing, calculating
- Above average social interaction skills
- Reasoning/Analysis
- Works with minimal to no supervision
- Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
- Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
- All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.
- Submit an application at winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
- If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.
- Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.
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