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UCP of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida

Intern - Social Worker (Bachelor Level)

Social WorkerPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Administration - Orlando, FL 32817Looking 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.

Internship Responsibilities: Assist in the implementation of Parent Engagement/Training activities. Assist in following up for referrals for services and collecting required paperwork (including follow up calls) Assist with scheduling classroom tours.

Assist in identifying and providing information and referral for families in need of services. Participate in Child Study Team and Threat Assessment Meetings – assist with any needed follow up. Assist with community awareness/education programs Attend weekly required field seminar at University.

Participate in one hour (minimum supervision) 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.

Qualifications

Education and Training

Junior or beyond in a Bachelor of Social Work university program. This is a BSW Internship with a required total 420 hours per semester (28 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities

Assist in implementing parent engagement activities and managing referrals for families in need of services. Participate in Child Study Team and Threat Assessment meetings while supporting community awareness programs.

Requirements

Must be a junior or higher in a Bachelor of Social Work university program. Requires a commitment of 420 total hours per semester, averaging 28 hours per week.

Key Skills

Referral ManagementCase ManagementCommunity EducationCrisis InterventionInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Intern - Social Worker (Bachelor Level) at UCP of Central Florida a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution34 jobs

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$100k-125k
11
$125k-150k
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$152k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
24%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Orlando

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,896/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.