Korean-Speaking Patient Advocate & Benefits Navigator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

All Seniors Foundation, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit serving seniors across LA County, is seeking a Bilingual Korean Patient Advocate. You will translate, advocate, and guide Korean-speaking seniors through Medi-Cal, IHSS, hospice, and related benefits, empowering families with clear, compassionate explanations.

In Koreatown and surrounding communities, you’ll visit homes, accompany clients to offices and appointments, document interactions, and build trust through outreach at churches and

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Korean and English (oral and written).
• Experience with elderly populations, healthcare systems, or social services.
• Cultural competency with Korean and Korean-American senior communities.
• Strong empathy and ability to explain complex topics in plain language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments with Korean-speaking seniors and families.
• Translate between English-speaking staff and Korean-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 Koreatown community through outreach at churches, community centers, and senior housing.

Skills

Korean fluency

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Public health degree preferred

Job description

All Seniors Foundation, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit serving seniors across LA County, is seeking a Bilingual Korean Patient Advocate. You will translate, advocate, and guide Korean-speaking seniors through Medi-Cal, IHSS, hospice, and related benefits, empowering families with clear, compassionate explanations.

In Koreatown and surrounding communities, you’ll visit homes, accompany clients to offices and appointments, document interactions, and build trust through outreach at churches and