Community Coordinator

The Association of People with Disability

REHAB ON WHEELS -2

Job Description

Community Coordinator
Location: Bengaluru Urban & Rural
Reporting To: Project Coordinator / Senior Manager
Working Hours: Field-Based (as per mobile van visit schedule)
Travel Requirement: Daily travel to community locations in rural and urban areas

Job Purpose:

To support the implementation of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) activities by identifying persons with disabilities (PwDs), delivering field-based interventions, facilitating assistive services, and bridging the gap between therapy teams and community needs for inclusive rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct CBR-based assessments and assist in developing community-linked rehabilitation plans.
  
• Identify individuals in need of therapy, assistive devices, or specialized referrals.
  
• Educate and train families and caregivers on disability management and home-based rehabilitation strategies.
  
• Facilitate the distribution, demonstration, and follow-up on the effective use of assistive devices and adaptive technologies.
  
• Map and maintain an inventory of local resources, services, and facilities accessible to PwDs.
  
• Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure sustained use of rehabilitation aids and appropriate care practices.
  
• Maintain case documentation including assessments, referrals, progress notes, and outcomes.
  
• Act as a field-level liaison between therapy teams and the local community to ensure timely service delivery.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certification in Community-Based Rehabilitation Training (CCRT) or equivalent recognized course.
  
• Minimum 1–2 years of field experience in disability-focused or community rehabilitation programs.
  
• Basic knowledge of the CBR matrix across domains: health, education, livelihood, social inclusion, and empowerment.
  
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with community members and local bodies.
  
• Local language proficiency (Kannada preferred) and cultural sensitivity.
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong field engagement and community facilitation abilities.
  
• Practical understanding of disability, accessibility, and inclusive development.
  
• Ability to demonstrate and train others in using mobility aids and assistive devices.
  
• Effective coordination, planning, and documentation skills.
  
• Empathetic, patient-centred approach with good interpersonal skills.
  
• Technological comfort for basic data entry and use of mobile-based reporting tools.
  

Flexibility:

• Willingness to travel daily to remote, underserved, and interior locations.
  
• Comfortable working in a dynamic community environments such as homes, Anganwadi’s, and local institutions.
  
• Flexibility in working hours, especially during health camps, outreach events, or special drives.
  
• Ability to adapt to field challenges, including weather, terrain, and logistical constraints.
  

Requirements

• good understanding of disability, Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR), and assistive devices.
  
• Strong communication, counselling, and community mobilization skills.
  
• Basic computer knowledge with experience in mobile/web-based data entry and documentation.
  
• Fluency in Kannada; knowledge of English is preferred.
  
• Willingness to travel extensively across Bengaluru Urban and Rural areas.
  
• Ability to work independently in field settings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Empathetic, organized, and committed to delivering quality community-based rehabilitation services.
  
• Good govt stakeholders communication

Benefits