Bilingual Russian Patient Advocate

All Seniors; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 48 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Resumo da oferta

All Seniors Foundation is looking for a Bilingual Russian Patient Advocate in Los Angeles. In this role, you will assist Russian-speaking seniors with healthcare navigation by translating and advocating for their needs. The position requires native or near-native fluency in both Russian and English, empathy, and experience with elderly populations. A competitive salary range of $48,000 to $68,000 is offered along with comprehensive benefits, paid training, and a flexible schedule. Make a meaningful impact within the community.

Qualificações

• Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English; Ukrainian a plus.
• Experience working with elderly populations and healthcare systems.
• Ability to explain complex topics in plain language.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct initial assessments with Russian-speaking seniors.
• Translate between English and Russian during medical conversations.
• Help clients enroll in benefits like Medi-Cal and IHSS.

Conhecimentos

Fluency in Russian

Fluency in English

Cultural competency with Russian/Eastern European communities

Empathy and patience

Formação académica

High school diploma

Bachelor's in social work or public health (preferred)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Bilingual Russian Patient Advocate – Connect Russian-Speaking 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 Russian Patient Advocate, you will serve as the trusted point of contact for Russian-speaking older adults across west LA, Hollywood, and beyond. You will translate and advocate through Medi‑Cal, IHSS, hospice, and other benefits navigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial assessments with Russian-speaking seniors and families
• Translate between English-speaking staff and Russian-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 Russian-speaking communities (including Ukrainian, Belarusian, Moldovan) through outreach

Qualifications:

• Native or near-native fluency in Russian AND English; Ukrainian a plus
• Experience working with elderly populations, healthcare systems, or social services
• Cultural competency with Russian/Eastern European senior communities, including immigrants from former Soviet states
• 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 Russian-speaking 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.