Planner Manager (Social Study)

For Planning services 

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT: 

The Technical Part:

• Master’s Degree in Planning with at least seven (7) years of experience with community or social planning and vulnerable populations.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish).
• Shift: Administrative and according to business needs.
• Hybrid support: 80% In-Person and 20% Remote.
• Strong analytical and research skills and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in:
  • Community Social Cohesion Study

The Personality Part:    

• Our Next Piece is someone who treats everyone they meet like family, especially our resources, clients, and team members. In other words, being a customer service pro is one of your (many) talents. Being the Piece means you're full of bright ideas and eager to innovate, always bringing top-quality results to the table. Are you ready to Be The Piece?

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL: (The day-to-day on the job)​​​​​​

• Develop a Community Social Cohesion study to provide a deeper understanding of the social dynamics and challenges hindering unity among the Caricaboa, Gripiñas, and Veguita-Zamas sectors.
• This analysis will identify the causes of fragmentation and low participation, as well as strategies to strengthen trust, collaboration, and community organization. The study must include a SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The study must present initiatives and programs to promote the well-being of all, foster solidarity among neighbors, and strengthen the capacity to work together toward common goals.
• By considering all population groups, the study should offer a comprehensive view of social and participatory realities, ensuring that community strengthening strategies are designed in an inclusive and equitable manner.
• Identify and develop the methodology and tools necessary to conduct the study in the community. Examples include, but are not limited, to: analysis of census data, plans, economic analysis indicators, and other relevant data sources; development of data gathering tools such as surveys, interview questions, focus groups, among others; and development of cost-benefit, supply and demand, and other analyses, among other methodologies and tools.
• Prepare a detailed workplan schedule of site visits and coordinate access to the assessment area between community representatives and residents.
• Coordinate access to the assessment area with community representatives and residents.
• Review historical records from federal, state, and local databases.
• Assess applicable legal and regulatory frameworks to identify past activities and existing policies that may support viable solutions.
• Conduct a literature review of relevant sources, including research papers, studies, books, articles, and other pertinent documentation.
• Implement the approved methodology and data gathering tools.
• Use and manage storage repository for all data collected and ensure Personal Identifiable Information.
• Analyze data gathered.
• Develop a comprehensive report summarizing the methodology used, key findings identified through analysis of existing conditions, the courses of action, and five (5) potential funding sources.
• Create an accessible presentation for community members that summarizes the study’s objectives, methodologies, key findings, recommendations and any other relevant content included in the comprehensive report in a language accessible that ensures the community engagement and action. Visual aids such as images, maps, graphs, and infographics may be utilized to enhance understanding.
• Coordinate the final presentation to the community with community representatives and residents.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a Service Provider company different from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family-oriented and focused on our resources' well-being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industry clients with top-notch quality talent. We're FITS! 

Are you the next piece?