Job Summary

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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 Type: Full time

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 12 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
- Robust 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, 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

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📌 Community Coordinator (Bengaluru)
🏢 The Association of People With Disability
📍 Bengaluru