Bilingual Japanese Patient Advocate

All Seniors Foundation; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Job summary

All Seniors Foundation in Los Angeles is seeking a Bilingual Japanese Patient Advocate to connect Japanese-speaking seniors with free care services across LA communities. You will assess needs, translate with staff and clients, and help enroll in Medi-Cal, IHSS and other programs.

This role emphasizes empathy, cultural understanding, and advocacy, with paid training, comprehensive benefits, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English.
• Experience with elderly populations, healthcare systems, or social services.
• Cultural competency with Japanese-American senior communities, including Nisei/Issei history.
• Strong empathy, patience, and ability to explain complex topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments with Japanese-speaking seniors and families
• Translate between English-speaking staff and Japanese-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 Japanese-American communities through partnerships with JANM, Keiro, churches, and senior housing

Skills

Bilingual Japanese-English

Japanese fluency

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s in social work/public health or related

Job description

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision

Bilingual Japanese Patient Advocate – Connect Japanese-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 Japanese Patient Advocate, you will serve as the trusted point of contact for Japanese-speaking older adults including the aging Nisei generation and Issei elders across Little Tokyo, Gardena, Torrance, and LA’s Japanese-American communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments with Japanese-speaking seniors and families
• Translate between English-speaking staff and Japanese-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 Japanese-American communities through partnerships with JANM, Keiro, churches, and senior housing

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese AND English
• Experience working with elderly populations, healthcare systems, or social services
• Cultural competency with Japanese and Japanese-American senior communities, including understanding of Nisei/Issei history and generational dynamics
• 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 Japanese-American community
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision
• Paid training in benefits navigation, advocacy, and case management
• Flexible scheduling for community-based work

All Seniors Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

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. we welcome applicants of every background, identity, and lived experience. Bilingual candidates (Spanish, Korean, Armenian, Mandarin, Tagalog, Russian, Vietnamese, Farsi, Japanese, and other Los Angeles-area languages) are especially encouraged to apply.

Why Work with All Seniors Foundation

All Seniors Foundation has grown over the years because the seniors and families we serve trust us — and that trust is built by the team behind every program. Joining us means working alongside committed professionals, having a stable mission-driven role, and seeing the real impact of your work every single week.

• Competitive pay scaled to LA market rates
• Benefits package including paid time off and health coverage for full-time roles
• Mission-driven culture — every role connects directly to senior wellbeing
• Tight-knit team that supports each other across disciplines
• Flexible scheduling for many positions

Role type

Bilingual Japanese Patient Advocate

Employment type

Full Time Part Time Per Diem

Location

Alhambra CA Beverly Hills CA Burbank CA Compton CA Culver City CA Downey CA El Monte CA Encino CA Glendale CA Hawthorne CA Inglewood CA Lancaster CA Long Beach CA Los Angeles CA Monterey Park CA Norwalk CA Palmdale CA Pasadena CA Pomona CA Santa Clarita CA Santa Monica CA Torrance CA West Covina CA West Hollywood CA Whittier CA