NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking a Care Center Supervisor to lead our team at Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland. United by a common desire to serve, Care Center Supervisors at NorthStar share a pride in their profession that extends beyond the workday. Here, we celebrate the above-and-beyond ethos of our team, encouraging individual creativity, collaboration, and a personal touch into every aspect of our work. Joining NorthStar Memorial Group means becoming part of a compassionate community dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care and respect for the deceased and their families.

The Embalming Supervisor oversees all embalming operations within a funeral home or mortuary setting, ensuring that deceased individuals are prepared for burial or cremation in a respectful, safe, and legally compliant manner. This role includes supervising staff, maintaining equipment and supplies, and ensuring adherence to California state laws and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained throughout the preparation process for the decedent; embalming, disinfecting, dressing, preparing, and casketing of the deceased using appropriate precautions and OSHA standards
• Perform embalming procedures, including draining fluids and injecting preservative chemicals.
• Apply restorative art and cosmetics for viewings.
• Train all staff and strictly enforce all logging, identification, casket and cremation procedures
• Monitors daily service and staffing schedules to ensure proper coverage
• Always maintain reverence and respect for the deceased
• Monitor and maintain proper supply levels
• Maintain accurate records of embalming procedures and inventory.
• Inspect and maintain embalming equipment and workspaces.
• Manage scheduling and workflow to meet service deadlines.
• Uphold high standards of hygiene, safety, and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with California Department of Consumer Affairs and Cemetery and Funeral Bureau regulations.

Qualifications

• Current Embalmers license in California
• Minimum 3 years of embalming experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to providing the highest level of customer care
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Federal and state regulations re: funeral profession
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, chemistry, and infection control.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs.; team lift for heavier loads.
• Proficiency in recordkeeping and basic computer applications.

Compensation

• $36.00-$38.00/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Matching

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.