Bilingual Vietnamese Patient Advocate - Benefits Navigator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid training in benefits navigation

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fluency in Vietnamese and English

Experience with elderly populations

Cultural competency with Vietnamese seniors

Strong empathy and patience

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s in social work or public health preferred

Job description

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.