Bilingual Tagalog Patient Advocate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meaningful daily impact

Benefits package including health/dent

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

All Seniors Foundation is seeking a Bilingual Tagalog Patient Advocate to connect Filipino-American seniors in LA with free care and benefits. You will translate, advocate, and guide clients through Medi-Cal, IHSS, hospice, and other programs while visiting homes and attending benefits offices.

Ideal candidates are fluent in Tagalog and English, with experience in elderly services, empathy, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Tagalog and English.
• Experience 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.

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.

Skills

Tagalog fluency

English fluency

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s in social work

Public health degree

Tools

Case-management system

Job description

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision

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

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

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.

Why Work with All Seniors Foundation

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

Role type:

Bilingual Tagalog 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