Barber/Cosmetologist – (Part-Time)

icensed Barber or Cosmetologist (1099 Contractor) – Flexible 1–5 Days/Month

Nails & Faces of Joy, LLC dba The Joy of Grooming

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour

Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Schedule: Part-Time | 1–5 Days Per Month

Hours: Flexible weekday schedule (Monday–Friday)

No evenings No weekends No federal holidays

Make an Impact Through Grooming

Nails & Faces of Joy, LLC is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and professional Licensed Barber or Cosmetologist to support our New York State Office of Mental Health contract at Hutchings Psychiatric Center in Syracuse, NY.

This position is ideal for licensed professionals looking to supplement their income while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Services are provided in a secure behavioral health setting where professional grooming promotes dignity, confidence, hygiene, and self-esteem.

Whether you're an experienced barber, cosmetologist, semi-retired professional, or simply looking for flexible work a few days each month, we'd love to hear from you.

Schedule
This is a highly flexible position averaging 1–5 weekdays per month. Workdays are coordinated between our company and the facility based on patient needs.
Services are typically provided on a rotating basis within adult inpatient treatment units, with occasional services provided to the children's unit when requested.

Responsibilities
Provide professional grooming services including:

Men's and women's haircuts
Fades and tapers
Shape-ups and line-ups
Beard and mustache trimming
Braids
Cornrows
Twists
Loc maintenance (no hair added)
Maintain sanitation and infection control standards
Clean workstation after each service
Work respectfully with individuals receiving behavioral health services
Maintain patient confidentiality
Follow all facility safety and security procedures

Services focus on routine grooming and hygiene rather than full-service salon treatments.
QualificationsRequired

Current New York State Barber License or New York State Cosmetology License
Minimum 1 year of professional experience
Experience working with all hair textures and ethnic hair types
Experience with fades, tapers, beard grooming, braids, twists, cornrows, and loc maintenance
Professional appearance and excellent customer service
Strong communication skills
Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
Ability to work independently while following facility protocols

Pre-Employment Requirements
Selected contractors must successfully complete all required onboarding before beginning work, including:

Background screening
Justice Center requirements
Staff Exclusion List screening
Medicaid exclusion screening
Tuberculosis (TB) screening/documentation
Required immunization documentation
Facility orientation
Infection control training
Annual mandatory compliance training

The facility requires contractors to comply with its infection prevention policies, health screening requirements, and orientation before providing services.
Equipment & Supplies
Contractor Provides:

Clippers
Trimmers
Shears
Combs and brushes
Professional barber/cosmetology tools

Company/Facility Provides:

Barber chair/workstation
Towels and capes
Select supplies
Designated work area
Facility staff support during patient services

Facility staff remain with patients throughout services, and contractors are never left alone with a patient.
What We Offer

$20.00–$25.00 per hour
Flexible schedule (1–5 days per month)
Daytime weekday hours only
No evenings
No weekends
No federal holidays
Opportunity to serve your community
Supportive management team
Government contract experience
Meaningful work that positively impacts patients' quality of life

About Nails & Faces of Joy
Nails & Faces of Joy, LLC dba The Joy of Grooming provides professional barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, nail care, and wellness services through government contracts, healthcare organizations, and corporate wellness programs throughout the United States.
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