What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barber position at Virginia Department of Veterans Services?
Title: Barber
State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II
Hiring Range: $20 - $30 / Hour
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location: Puller Veterans Center
Agency Website:
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
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:
Phone:
Email:
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.
State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II
Hiring Range: $20 - $30 / Hour
- Probationary period for current state employees will restart upon hire date***
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location: Puller Veterans Center
Agency Website:
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
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:
Phone:
Email:
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.
Salary : $20 - $30