Facility Barber-(Wage)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation provides barber services to residents within a therapeutic community setting, with afternoon/evening hours. This role requires a Virginia cosmetologist license and proficient grooming skills.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively with residents and staff, maintain documentation, and be capable of CPR/First Aid if needed. The position is within a state agency offering comprehensive benefits and veteran-friendly hiring.

Qualifications

• Virginia license as a cosmetologist is required.
• Proficient barber/grooming skills and with barber tools.
• Ability to communicate with residents, co-workers and facility staff.
• Knowledge of CPR and First Aid is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic barber services to residents per agency policy.
• Afternoon/Evening hours to accommodate resident care.

Skills

Barber/grooming skills

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid

Documentation skills

Math basics

Word processing

Education

Virginia cosmetologist license

Job description

Title: Facility Barber-(Wage)

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $23.00/hr

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

Agency Website: www.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 environment.
• 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.

Background and Benefits

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).

Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone] during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.

VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.

VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.

Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Aliff

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.