Bilingual Spanish Patient Advocate

All Seniors; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Meaningful impact

Health/dental/vision

Descripción de la vacante

All Seniors Foundation seeks a bilingual Spanish Patient Advocate to help Los Angeles seniors access Medi-Cal, IHSS, hospice and other free care benefits. You will translate, advocate, and guide families through complex healthcare decisions.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, translating between staff and clients, enrolling in benefits, accompanying clients to appointments, documenting interactions, and outreach to Spanish-speaking communities.

Formación

• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English (oral and written).
• Experience working with elderly populations, healthcare systems, or social services.
• Cultural competency with Latinx, Hispanic, and immigrant senior communities in LA.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct initial assessments with Spanish-speaking seniors and families to understand care needs.
• Translate between English-speaking staff and Spanish-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 Spanish-speaking communities through outreach at churches, community centers, and senior housing.

Conocimientos

Bilingual Spanish/English

Elderly care experience

Cultural competency LA

Empathy & patience

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s in social work / public health or related

Descripción del empleo

Bilingual Spanish Patient Advocate – Connect Spanish-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 Spanish Patient Advocate, you will serve as the trusted point of contact for Spanish-speaking older adults navigating Medi-Cal, IHSS, hospice, and other care benefits. You will translate, advocate, and walk families through complex healthcare decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial assessments with Spanish-speaking seniors and families to understand care needs
• Translate between English-speaking staff and Spanish-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 Spanish-speaking communities through outreach at churches, community centers, and senior housing

Qualifications:

• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish AND English (oral and written)
• Experience working with elderly populations, healthcare systems, or social services
• Cultural competency with Latinx, Hispanic, and immigrant senior communities in LA
• 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 your 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, phone outreach, and benefits-office accompaniment. You will be the bridge that allows abuelos and abuelas to get free care they wouldn't have known about. The role rewards warmth, tenacity, and bilingual ability.

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

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, Russian, and other Los Angeles-area languages) are especially encouraged to apply.

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

Native or near-native fluency in Spanish AND English. Experience working with elderly populations, healthcare systems, or social services. Strong empathy and patience. Education: High school diploma; bachelor's in social work, public health, or related preferred Experience: 1+ year working with seniors, healthcare, or social services; community outreach a plus