Facility Barber-(Part-Time)

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks a Part-Time Facility Barber to provide basic barber services to residents at the VA Center for Behavioral Rehab. The role requires a Virginia cosmetologist license and strong grooming skills, with afternoon/evening shifts and a focus on safety and resident well-being.

Candidates should be able to communicate effectively with residents and staff, perform documentation tasks, and adapt to a fast-paced care setting.

Qualifications

• Possess valid Virginia license as a cosmetologist.
• Proficient barbering and grooming skills with barber tools.
• Strong communication with residents and staff; basic math for documentation.
• Knowledge of therapeutic community principles.
• Good judgment; able to work fast-paced with change.
• CPR and First Aid knowledge.
• Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Previous experience in long-term care (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide basic barber services to residents.
• Afternoon/Evening hours scheduling.
• Maintain barber equipment and safety standards.
• Collaborate with facility staff to support resident well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Barbering/grooming

Math for docs

CPR/First Aid

Teamwork

Ability to adapt

Education

Cosmetologist license (Virginia)

Tools

Barber tools

Job description

Title: Facility Barber-(Part-Time)

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $20.74/hr

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provide basic barber services to the resident population in accordance with agency policy.

(Afternoon/Evening hours)

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess valid Virginia license as a cosmetologist
• Proficient technical skills in basic barber/grooming services and with barber tools.
• Ability to: identify existing or potential scalp problems; establish and maintain effective communication with residents, co-
  workers and facility staff; and ability to read, write and perform simple mathematical computations to meet documentation
  and reporting requirements

• Fundamental knowledge of the principles, practices, services and techniques unique to a therapeutic community

• Knowledge, skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing (prefer basic word processing and computer
  skills)

• Ability to use good judgment
• Ability to perform duties at a fast pace with frequent change
• Ability to interact with other professionals from various disciplines
• Ability to administer CPR and First Aid
• Available to work alternate work schedules (evenings, weekends and holidays)

Additional Considerations

Previous experience in long-term care setting.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Aliff
Phone: [phone]
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.