Community Coordinator

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 dynamic 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.
  

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Benefits