Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.
Intern Responsibilities:
- Understands the overall concept and role that the Human Resources department provides to the UCP of Central Florida organization and team members.
- Job shadow opportunity: with the Human Resources Benefit Manager. Will gain knowledge of the Benefit role within the organization, such as: Benefit monthly enrollment, changes, and terminations, benefit audits and monthly bill payments. Yearly open enrollment, qualifying events, Cobra notifications and enrollment.
- Will gain knowledge and be able to support with such functions as: Monthly ACA audit and identifying employee eligibility.
- Workers compensation: Will have the opportunity to learn about incident reporting and identifying trends.
- FMLA, Short Term Disability and Leave of Absence – Will have the opportunity to learn firsthand of the qualifying factors, employee law and department of labor requirements. Will learn how to identify the need of team members and how and when to offer leave. Will become familiar with HRIS system and employee leave tracking.
Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.
What UCP Offers
Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida as 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.
QualificationsEducation requirements:
- Must be an actively enrolled College student.
- Preferred: Human Resources Major and/or Business Major with an Human Resources track.
Minimum Education Completion:
- A.A degree
- 3rd or 4th year student preferred.
- Good time management skills required and ability to multi-task.
- Must possess good customer relations skills and be able to thrive in a team environment.
- This position requires attention to detail and the ability to present the human resources team in a friendly, confidential, and professional manner.
- Requires prior knowledge of principles and practices of human resources.
Skills Required
- Actively enrolled college student
- A.A. degree (minimum education completion)
- Human Resources major and/or Business major with HR track
- 3rd or 4th year student
- Prior knowledge of principles and practices of human resources
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy / familiarity with HRIS
- Good time management skills and ability to multi-task
- Customer relations skills and ability to thrive in a team environment
- Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential, professional HR representation
What We Do
UCP of Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential. It provides individualized support, education, and therapy through inclusive charter schools and multidisciplinary therapy clinics, creating an inclusive environment where children of all abilities can learn and grow together in Central Florida.







