Bilingual Tagalog Patient Advocate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid training in benefits navigation

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

All Seniors Foundation is looking for a Bilingual Tagalog Patient Advocate in Los Angeles to connect Filipino-American seniors to essential healthcare services. The Advocate will conduct assessments, translate for clients, and assist with benefits enrollment. This role requires fluency in Tagalog and English, experience with elderly populations, and empathy. The foundation offers a competitive salary between $48,000 and $68,000, comprehensive benefits, and a meaningful opportunity to impact the community.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Tagalog AND English; Ilocano or other Filipino languages a plus.
• Experience working with elderly populations and healthcare systems.
• Strong empathy and ability to explain complex topics simply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments with Tagalog-speaking seniors and families.
• Translate between English-speaking staff and Tagalog-speaking clients.
• Help clients enroll in Medi-Cal and other benefits.

Skills

Bilingual fluency in Tagalog AND English

Empathy

Cultural competency

Experience with elderly populations

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's in social work or public health preferred

Job description

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.