Job Description:
Job Title: Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Worker / Coordinator
Location: Anekal
Reporting to: Project Coordinator
Job Purpose
To implement community-based rehabilitation (CBR) activities for people with disabilities (PwDs) using a rights-based and inclusive approach. The role involves identifying and supporting people with disabilities at the community level, facilitating access to rehabilitation services, promoting inclusive education, and strengthening community structures such as Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) and sub-centres.
Key Responsibilities
1. Identification, Screening and Assessment
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Conduct community-level surveys and door-to-door visits to identify people with disabilities.
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Organise and conduct screening camps in collaboration with health, education and social welfare departments.
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Support functional, physical, sensory and psychosocial assessments of children and adults with disabilities.
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Maintain updated case records and databases of all identified PwDs in the project area.
2. Rehabilitation Services and Follow-Up
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Develop individual rehabilitation plans (IRPs) in consultation with the multidisciplinary team (therapists, doctors, special educators, counsellors, etc.).
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Provide basic home-based rehabilitation exercises and training to PwDs and caregivers as per guidance from professionals.
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Facilitate referrals to hospitals, therapy centres, government departments and other service providers.
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Ensure regular follow-up, monitor progress, and document outcomes of rehabilitation interventions.
3. Community Structures: DPOs and Sub-Centres
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Facilitate the formation and strengthening of Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) and self-help groups of PwDs and caregivers.
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Support community sub-centres/rehab corners as outreach points for therapy, counselling, assistive devices and information.
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Build leadership capacities of DPO members to advocate for their rights and entitlements.
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Organise regular meetings, planning sessions and review meetings with DPOs and community volunteers.
4. Inclusive Education
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Identify children with disabilities who are out of school or irregular in school.
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Coordinate with schools, ICDS/Anganwadi centres, special schools and resource centres to promote inclusive education.
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Support school enrolment, retention and learning of children with disabilities through accommodations and referrals.
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Sensitise teachers, School Management Committees (SMCs), Anganwadi workers and peers on disability inclusion.
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Facilitate provision and use of assistive devices, learning aids and accessible learning materials.
5. Community Awareness and Social Inclusion
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Organise awareness programmes, community meetings, street plays, rallies and campaigns on disability rights and inclusion.
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Sensitise community leaders, local governance bodies (Panchayats/ULBs), self-help groups and other stakeholders.
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Promote participation of PwDs in local development programmes, livelihood schemes and social protection schemes.
6. Coordination, Networking and Linkages
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Coordinate with government departments (health, education, social welfare, women and child, rural development, etc.) for convergence and benefits.
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Facilitate PwDs’ access to disability certificates, ID cards, pensions, scholarships and other schemes.
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Maintain regular communication with partner organisations, community volunteers and service providers.
7. . Livelihood and Social Inclusion
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Identify youth and adults with disabilities who are interested in livelihood opportunities.
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Facilitate access to skill development, vocational training, self-employment schemes, and wage employment through government and private partners.
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Support formation of self-help groups (SHGs), producer groups or collectives involving persons with disabilities and caregivers.
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Link persons with disabilities to social security schemes, pensions, health insurance, and other welfare programmes.
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Promote participation in community events, local governance (Gram Sabha), and citizen forums to ensure inclusion and voice.
8. Documentation, Reporting and Monitoring
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Maintain case files, registers and MIS for all project activities and beneficiaries.
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Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual activity reports and share with the supervisor.
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Document good practices, success stories and challenges from the field.
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Support in data collection for baseline, midline and end-line assessments or evaluations.
Qualifications and Experience
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Any Degree in in Social Work, Sociology, Rehabilitation Science, Education or related field / CCRT / CCCG
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Preferable: CCRT / CCCG / Diploma/Certificate in Community-Based Rehabilitation / Disability Studies / Special Education.
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1–3 years of experience in community work, disability sector, health, education or development projects (freshers with strong motivation may also be considered).
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Experience working directly with people with disabilities and their families will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
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Strong commitment to inclusion, rights of people with disabilities and community development.
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Basic knowledge of different types of disabilities and rehabilitation approaches.
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Skills in community mobilisation, counselling and group facilitation.
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Ability to communicate clearly with diverse community members, including in local language.
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Good documentation and basic computer skills (MS Office, data entry).
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Ability to travel extensively within the project area and work closely with communities.
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Team player with problem-solving attitude and cultural sensitivity.
Terms and Conditions
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Position: Full-time
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Contract: [Insert duration, e.g., 1-year renewable based on performance and funding]
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Remuneration: As per organisational norms and experience.
As per the company standard
