The Association of People with Disability

REHAB ON WHEELS -2

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 agile 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

As per the organization standards.

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