The Association of People with Disability (APD, India)

Community Coordinator

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Bengaluru North, Yelahanka, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND

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The Role

Supports community-based rehabilitation by identifying persons with disabilities, conducting assessments, coordinating therapy referrals and assistive-device services, training families, maintaining case documentation, mapping local resources, and following up on rehabilitation outcomes. The role serves as a field liaison between therapy teams and communities across Bengaluru Urban and Rural, requiring daily travel, Kannada fluency, community facilitation, and multidisciplinary coordination.

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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 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 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.

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.

Skills Required

Certification in Community-Based Rehabilitation Training (CCRT) or an equivalent recognized course
1–2 years of field experience in disability-focused or community rehabilitation programs
Knowledge of the Community-Based Rehabilitation matrix across health, education, livelihood, social inclusion, and empowerment domains
Effective communication and engagement with community members and local bodies
Kannada fluency
Cultural sensitivity
Understanding of disability, Community-Based Rehabilitation, and assistive devices
Counselling and community mobilization skills
Basic computer knowledge and experience with mobile or web-based data entry and documentation
English language knowledge
Willingness to travel extensively across Bengaluru Urban and Rural areas
Ability to work independently in field settings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams
Government stakeholder communication skills

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The Company

441 Employees

Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

The Association of People with Disability (APD), India is a Bengaluru-based nonprofit that has worked since 1959 to transform the lives of children and adults with disabilities across urban and rural Karnataka. It delivers early intervention, inclusive education, livelihood training, rehabilitation, capacity building, and access-to-entitlements programs, while partnering with NGOs, government, and other organizations and advocating for policies that advance inclusion, justice, and equity.