$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Department of Human Services
11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Department of Human Services/Norristown State Hospital
Talent Management Section
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THE POSITION
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Norristown State Hospital is looking for a Barber 1 who wants to help patients look and feel their best. Your daily work will support health, comfort, and positive self-esteem for individuals in care. This position lets you apply your barbering expertise while building meaningful connections. Become part of an agency that is committed to respectful service and quality care.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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This position supports patient health and hygiene by providing essential barbering services within the hospital. The work helps maintain cleanliness, comfort, and well-being for individuals receiving treatment. As a Barber 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Hair And Scalp Care: Assess hair and scalp conditions, recommend needs to nursing staff, and provide grooming services such as shampooing, cutting, shaping, and trimming
- Record Keeping: Maintain daily service logs and compile monthly statistical reports for all hospital units
- Sanitation Standards: Sterilize tools, follow regulations, and keep equipment in proper working condition
- Scheduling Support: Coordinate appointments, post schedules, and encourage patients to participate in grooming care
- Safety And Compliance: Report concerning scalp conditions, follow hospital policies, and ensure secure handling of tools and supplies
- Patient Interaction: Work with empathy while assisting patients who may be uncooperative or have physical or mental challenges
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch, may change based on operational needs.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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QUALIFICATIONS Special Requirements:
- Possession of a license as a Barber as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Barbers Examiners.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical exam and a drug screening.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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