United American Indian Involvement | Diversity Employer
Our Mission and Vision
Mission Statement
To promote and support the physical, behavioral, and spiritual well-being of American Indian/Alaska Natives in the urban Los Angeles area by providing comprehensive, integrated services that focus on all age groups and incorporate American Indian/Alaska Native cultures and traditions.
Vision Statement
UAII will provide quality physical and behavioral health, education, and social support services that promote healthy lifestyles and individual responsibility in order to strengthen American Indian/Alaska Native communities, now and for future generations. All services will integrate traditions, practices, and beliefs, be culturally sensitive and respectful of American Indian/Alaska Native tribal affiliation.
Our History
United American Indian Involvement, Inc is the largest provider of human and health services for American Indians/ Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) living in the County of Los Angeles. Established in 1974 on the streets of skid row, downtown L.A. by two empowered American Indian women, Babba Cooper (Lakota) and Marian Zucco (Paiute) who wanted to serve the most impoverished community who lacked resources and access to services. Starting with 2 employees and a $150,000 annual budget in one floor of a three-level building that is one of the oldest in LA, quickly they doubled in size operating with 4 employees and a $300,000 budget over all three floors at 118 Winston Street. Our founders were able to create legitimacy within the skid row community while instilling hope for those in need of much-needed support and services.
One early advocate working on behalf of AI/AN’s in L.A. was Robert Sundance (Standing Rock Sioux) a client in his early treatment years, who was able to become sober and living off the streets because of our program. Mr. Sundance was a self-identified drunk who had been arrested over 500 times. After Mr. Sundance’s sobriety, he sued the County for the treatment he and others like him received. The court ruled in his favor changing how alcoholics were treated; rather than a social ill, it was now recognized as a disease.
Over the 44 years of service to our community, under the leadership of our former CEO David Rambeau and current CEO Luis Cervantes, UAII has grown from a small community-based organization providing social services to the American Indian/ Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) community, to a multidisciplinary comprehensive service center addressing the multiple needs of AI/AN countywide. Our long-standing in the community has provided us with intimate knowledge of the community, their needs, and an enduring trust, which is integral to program support, assessment, and growth based on need and community involvement. A large barrier for AI/AN people to seek out health services in Los Angeles is due to the lack of providers that are culturally sensitive to their needs.
The inclusion of culturally sensitive services and staff have shown a positive impact on the community’s health and overcoming historical trauma which in-turn helps build resilience while improving physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and wellbeing. We are focused on the holistic treatment of our client’s health.
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Los Angeles, California
United American Indian Involvement
Job Summary Incumbent will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between education and employment by developing and implementing programs that enhance the skills of individuals in our community. Incumbent will provide resources that will ...
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Los Angeles, California
United American Indian Involvement
Job Summary Incumbent will assist in the execution of community engagement, tribal engagement, and corporate partnership strategies. Works closely with tribal leaders, representatives, and internal stakeholders to ensure the implementation ...
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Youth Services Program Assistant
Los Angeles, California
United American Indian Involvement
Job Summary Incumbent will serve as the agency liaison between youth services, primary care, and behavioral health care programs at UAII, along with providing support as needed within the Youth Services Department. Also, serves as lead for ...
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Workforce Development Supervisor
Los Angeles, California
United American Indian Involvement
Job Summary Incumbent is responsible for assisting with supervising the Workforce Department with the day-to-day operation of services for clients. The incumbent will lead the design, implementation, and management of programs that promote ...
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Los Angeles, California
United American Indian Involvement
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90026 Reports to (title): Healthcare Department: Behavioral Health (BH) Supervises: Behavioral Health (BH) Position Title: Director of Behavioral Health Classification: Exempt Salary Range: $118,386 - $177,579 ...
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Los Angeles, California
United American Indian Involvement
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90026 Reports to (title): Healthcare Clinical Operations Director Department: Robert Sundance Family Wellness Center Supervises: N/A Working title: Substance Abuse Counselor Classification: Non-Exempt Salary Ra...
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Los Angeles, California
United American Indian Involvement
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90026 (100% On-Site) Reports to (title): Healthcare Clinical Operations Director Department: Community Clinic Supervises: N/A Working title: Nurse Practitioner Classification: Exempt Salary Range: $56.92 - $71....
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Los Angeles, California
United American Indian Involvement
Housing Navigator Department: Housing FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Housing Program Manager Hours of Work: 40 Working Title: Housing Navigator Classification: Full-time Pay Grade: G-04 ($23.15 - $28.94 hourly) FTE:1.0 Location: 1453 W...
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Los Angeles, California
United American Indian Involvement
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90026 Reports to (title): Associate Director of Behavioral Health Department: Behavioral Health Supervises: N/A Working title: Therapist Classification: Exempt Salary Range: $69,375 - $86,719 Status: Regular Ho...
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Contracts and Grants Administrator
Los Angeles, California
United American Indian Involvement
Contracts & Grants Administrator Department: Business Development FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Sr Director of Operations Hours of Work: 40, varies Working Title: Contracts & Grants Administrator Classification: RFT/RPT/PT/TEMP/INT Pay Gr...
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