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:
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Conduct CBR-based assessments and assist in developing community-linked rehabilitation plans.
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Identify individuals in need of therapy, assistive devices, or specialized referrals.
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Educate and train families and caregivers on disability management and home-based rehabilitation strategies.
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Facilitate the distribution, demonstration, and follow-up on the effective use of assistive devices and adaptive technologies.
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Map and maintain an inventory of local resources, services, and facilities accessible to PwDs.
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Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure sustained use of rehabilitation aids and appropriate care practices.
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Maintain case documentation including assessments, referrals, progress notes, and outcomes.
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Act as a field-level liaison between therapy teams and the local community to ensure timely service delivery.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Certification in Community-Based Rehabilitation Training (CCRT) or equivalent recognized course.
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Minimum 1–2 years of field experience in disability-focused or community rehabilitation programs.
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Basic knowledge of the CBR matrix across domains: health, education, livelihood, social inclusion, and empowerment.
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Ability to communicate and engage effectively with community members and local bodies.
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Local language proficiency (Kannada preferred) and cultural sensitivity.
Skills & Competencies:
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Strong field engagement and community facilitation abilities.
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Practical understanding of disability, accessibility, and inclusive development.
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Ability to demonstrate and train others in using mobility aids and assistive devices.
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Effective coordination, planning, and documentation skills.
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Empathetic, patient-centred approach with good interpersonal skills.
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Technological comfort for basic data entry and use of mobile-based reporting tools.
Flexibility:
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Willingness to travel daily to remote, underserved, and interior locations.
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Comfortable working in a dynamic community environments such as homes, Anganwadi’s, and local institutions.
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Flexibility in working hours, especially during health camps, outreach events, or special drives.
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Ability to adapt to field challenges, including weather, terrain, and logistical constraints.
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good understanding of disability, Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR), and assistive devices.
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Strong communication, counselling, and community mobilization skills.
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Basic computer knowledge with experience in mobile/web-based data entry and documentation.
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Fluency in Kannada; knowledge of English is preferred.
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Willingness to travel extensively across Bengaluru Urban and Rural areas.
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Ability to work independently in field settings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
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Empathetic, organized, and committed to delivering quality community-based rehabilitation services.
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Good govt stakeholders communication
As per the organization standards.
