Bilingual Vietnamese Patient Advocate

All Seniors; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid training in benefits navigation

Flexible scheduling

Résumé du poste

All Seniors Foundation in Los Angeles is hiring a Bilingual Vietnamese Patient Advocate to connect Vietnamese-speaking seniors to essential services. This role involves conducting assessments, translating and advocating for clients while navigating benefits like Medi-Cal and IHSS. Ideal candidates are fluent in both Vietnamese and English, possess experience with elderly populations, and are culturally competent in the Vietnamese community. Competitive salary ranges from $48,000 to $68,000, along with comprehensive benefits. Join a mission-driven team committed to the well-being of older adults.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Vietnamese AND English (oral and written).
• 1+ year working with seniors, healthcare, or social services.
• Cultural competency with Vietnamese and Vietnamese-American senior communities.

Responsabilités

• Translate between English-speaking staff and Vietnamese-speaking clients during medical conversations.
• Conduct initial assessments with Vietnamese-speaking seniors and families.
• Document interactions in the case-management system.

Connaissances

Fluency in Vietnamese and English

Experience with elderly populations

Cultural competency with Vietnamese seniors

Strong empathy and patience

Formation

High school diploma

Bachelor’s in social work or public health preferred

Description du poste

Bilingual Vietnamese Patient Advocate – Connect Vietnamese‑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 Vietnamese Patient Advocate, you will serve as the trusted point of contact for Vietnamese‑speaking older adults across LA and the broader Vietnamese‑American community. You will translate, advocate, and walk families through Medi‑Cal, IHSS, hospice, and other benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments with Vietnamese‑speaking seniors and families
• Translate between English‑speaking staff and Vietnamese‑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 Vietnamese‑American communities through outreach at temples, churches, and community centers

Qualifications

• Native or near‑native fluency in Vietnamese AND English (oral and written)
• Experience working with elderly populations, healthcare systems, or social services
• Cultural competency with Vietnamese and Vietnamese‑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
• 1+ year working with seniors, healthcare, or social services

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ($48,000–$68,000) with bilingual differential
• Meaningful daily impact in the Vietnamese‑American community
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision
• Paid training in benefits navigation, advocacy, and case management
• Flexible scheduling for community‑based work
• 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

How to Apply

Submit your application through the form on this page. Please include your resume and a brief cover letter sharing what draws you to senior care and All Seniors Foundation specifically. For questions, email [e-mail] with the role title in the subject line. If this Bilingual Vietnamese Patient Advocate role sounds like the right next step, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your application through the form on this page. we review every application within five business days.

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 Vietnamese‑American neighborhoods, phone outreach, and benefits‑office accompaniment. You will be the bridge that allows ông/bà to access free care they may not have known existed.

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.

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.