Barber / Beautician

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers at the Puller Veterans Care Center seeks a Barber/Beautician to deliver grooming services for veterans and residents. The Direct Service Associate II will perform cutting, trimming, shaving and beard styling in a compassionate setting.

The role requires strong sanitation practices, patient communication, and reliability. Licensure in Virginia and a high school diploma are required, with a focus on safety and eldercare sensitivity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Cosmetologist License in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in hair cutting, trimming, and shaving.
• Beard and mustache grooming.
• Adhere to sanitation, sterilization, and infection control.
• Maintain barber tools and equipment.
• Provide respectful, empathetic service to elderly clients.

Skills

Hair cutting

Barbering techniques

Beard grooming

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Cosmetologist License (VA)

Job description

Title: Barber / Beautician

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $20.00 - $30.00 / Hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Care Center

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Proficient in hair cutting, trimming, and shaving
• Experience with traditional and modern barbering techniques
• Skilled in beard and mustache grooming
• Knowledge of sanitation, sterilization, and infection control
• Ability to work with sensitive skin, thinning hair, and scalp conditions
• Proper use and maintenance of barber tools and equipment
• Personal & Interpersonal Skills
• Respectful and compassionate communication
• Patience and empathy when working with elderly clients
• Ability to actively listen and follow client preferences
• Professional demeanor and reliability
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for military backgrounds
• Healthcare & Safety Awareness
• Understanding of basic health precautions (cuts, skin conditions, blood safety)
• Ability to adapt services for clients with limited mobility, PTSD, or cognitive impairments
• Knowledge of wheelchair and bedside grooming techniques
• Compliance with facility health and safety regulations
• Awareness of signs of discomfort or medical concerns and reporting appropriately

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Cosmetologist License in the state of Virginia

Additional Considerations

N/A

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rinker

Phone: [e-mail]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.