Community Coordinator

The Association of People with Disability; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of People with Disability in Bengaluru is seeking a Community Coordinator for field-based rehabilitation initiatives. You will engage communities, assess needs, and coordinate with therapy teams to deliver services.

Based in Bengaluru Urban & Rural areas, this role requires daily travel to communities, collaboration with local bodies, and effective documentation of cases. A CBR certification and Kannada proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct CBR-based assessments and develop community-linked rehabilitation plans.
• Identify individuals in need of therapy, assistive devices, or referrals.
• Educate families and caregivers on disability management and home-based rehabilitation strategies.
• Facilitate the distribution, demonstration, and follow-up on the 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.

Skills

Community engagement

Field facilitation

Documentation

Kannada language

Education

CCRT certification

Tools

Mobile data entry

Job description

The Association of People with Disability | Full time

Community Coordinator

Bangalore North, India | Posted on 07/17/2026

The Association of People with Disability

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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 urbanareas

Job Purpose:

To support theimplementation of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) activities byidentifying persons with disabilities (PwDs), delivering field-basedinterventions, facilitating assistive services, and bridging the gap betweentherapy teams and community needs for inclusive rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certification in Community-BasedRehabilitation Training (CCRT) or equivalent recognized course.
  
• Minimum 1-2 years of field experience indisability-focused or community rehabilitation programs.
  
• Basic knowledge of the CBR matrix acrossdomains: health, education, livelihood, social inclusion, and empowerment.
  
• Ability to communicate and engageeffectively with community members and local bodies.
  
• Local language proficiency (Kannadapreferred) and cultural sensitivity.
  
• Strong field engagement and communityfacilitation abilities.
  
• Practical understanding of disability,accessibility, and inclusive development.
  
• Ability to demonstrate and train othersin using mobility aids and assistive devices.
  
• Effective coordination, planning, anddocumentation skills.
  
• Empathetic, patient-centred approachwith good interpersonal skills.
  
• Technological comfort for basic dataentry 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, especiallyduring 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.