Overview
Catholic Charities of Louisville is the social-service arm of the
Archdiocese of Louisville. We provide help and create hope for the poor and vulnerable through a wide range of programs, assisting clients of all races, backgrounds and beliefs.
Job Skills / Requirements
Salary: $17.50
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Indigent Burial Assistant (Part-Time) works as part of the Community Support Services team, to assist the Indigent Burial Coordinator in fulfilling the responsibilities assigned to Catholic Charities in connection with indigent burials, in collaboration with Louisville Metro Government and the Office of the Coroner as reflected in the Memorandum of Understanding between Catholic Charities and those entities. The Assistant will work with the Indigent Burial Coordinator to run the Indigent Burial program professionally and compassionately. In keeping with the mission and vision of Catholic Charities of Louisville, the Assistant demonstrates the values of the agency: Welcome, Empower and Strengthen.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
1. Participate as an active member of the Community Support Services team, which includes attending meetings and working collaboratively.
2. Maintain accurate and complete files for each client.
3. Under supervision of the Indigent Burial Coordinator, communicate with hospitals, hospice, nursing homes, and the Office of the Coroner with respect to individuals who reside in and die in Jefferson County and may qualify for indigent burial services.
4. Place advertisements in the Courier-Journal, online, and in other media as appropriate to locate next of kin.
5. Confer and communicate with individuals who purport to stand as next of kin for deceased individuals to obtain completed paperwork for indigent services, cremation, and reimbursement as appropriate.
6. Maintain records as to date of service and location of burial for each individual served.
7. Coordinate volunteer participation at scheduled services and prepare written programs for services.
8. On Thursdays, answer the phone, take messages and return voice mail calls while the Coordinator is at the cemetery.
9. Fill in for the coordinator, including presence at the cemetery, when circumstances require.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
Hours:
16-20 hours per week. Any combination of afternoons (12:30-4:30) plus 7 hours on Thursday 8:30-4:30.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This work is performed in an office setting with moderate noise due to computers, printers, and people moving about. The job requires irregular in-person presence at the Louisville Metro cemetery used for indigent burial and will include regular off-site visits with clients to obtain signatures.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:
Standard office equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of high school diploma or GED required. Experience working with Microsoft Office programs is required.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided for those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.
Valid driver’s license required.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Must be able to communicate well verbally and by email with colleagues, other community personnel, and the bereaved.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations and interact calmly and gently with persons who are grieving or distraught.
• Must be able to multi-task, respond appropriately to deadlines, have great attention to detail, and be able to produce quality results.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and a high degree of professionalism.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Education Requirements (Any)
Minimum of high school diploma or GED required. Experience working with Microsoft Office programs is required.