Bilingual Tagalog Patient Advocate

Bilingual Tagalog Patient Advocate – Connect Filipino-American LA Seniors to Free Care Company: All Seniors Foundation Location: Los Angeles, CA About Us All Seniors Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to improving the quality of life for older adults across Los Angeles County. We provide medical care, in-home support, hospice and palliative care, cancer navigation, and 200+ other free services to qualifying seniors. Every service is delivered at no cost, regardless of insurance status. Role Overview As Bilingual Tagalog Patient Advocate, you will serve as the trusted point of contact for Tagalog-speaking older adults across LA's Filipino-American communities including Historic Filipinotown, Eagle Rock, Carson, and west Covina. You will translate and advocate through benefits navigation and healthcare access. Key Responsibilities Conduct initial assessments with Tagalog-speaking seniors and families. Translate between English-speaking staff and Tagalog-speaking clients during medical and benefits conversations. Help clients enroll in Medi-Cal, IHSS, hospice, Medicare Savings Programs, and other benefits. Accompany clients to medical appointments and benefits offices as interpreter and advocate. Document interactions in our case-management system and follow up on open issues. Build trust with Filipino-American communities through outreach at parishes, community centers, and senior housing. Qualifications Native or near-native fluency in Tagalog AND English; Ilocano or other Filipino languages a plus. Experience working with elderly populations, healthcare systems, or social services. Cultural competency with Filipino-American senior communities. Strong empathy, patience, and ability to explain complex topics in plain language. High school diploma; bachelor's in social work, public health, or related preferred. What we Offer Competitive salary ($48,000–$68,000) with bilingual differential. Meaningful daily impact in the Filipino-American community. Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision. Paid training in benefits navigation, advocacy, and case management. Flexible scheduling for community-based work. What to Expect on the Job Your days will mix in-person home visits across Filipino-American neighborhoods, phone outreach, and benefits-office accompaniment. You will be the bridge that allows lolo and lola (grandfather and grandmother) to access free care they may not have known existed. Career Development & Training We invest in our team. Whether you're early-career or seasoned, you'll have access to continuing education credits, professional certification support, peer mentorship, and clear paths to advance into senior or specialty roles within our organization. Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring All Seniors Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr All Seniors