All Seniors Foundation Is Hiring A Bilingual Japanese Patient Advocate

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of Japanese-American seniors in Los Angeles! 🌟

Bilingual Japanese Patient Advocate – Connect Japanese-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 dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults across Los Angeles County. We offer over 200 free services—including medical care, in-home support, hospice and palliative services, and cancer navigation—to qualifying seniors. All services are provided at no cost, regardless of insurance status.

Role Overview 🎯

As a Bilingual Japanese Patient Advocate, you will serve as a trusted contact for Japanese-speaking seniors, including the Nisei and Issei elders, within Little Tokyo, Gardena, Torrance, and broader Japanese-American communities in Los Angeles.

Key Responsibilities 📝

• Conduct initial assessments with Japanese-speaking seniors and their families
• Translate during medical and benefits-related conversations between staff and clients
• Assist clients in enrolling in Medi-Cal, IHSS, hospice, Medicare Savings Programs, and other benefits
• accompany clients to medical appointments and benefits offices as an interpreter and advocate
• Document interactions in our case-management system and follow up on open issues
• Build trust within Japanese-American communities through partnerships with JANM, Keiro, churches, and senior housing providers

Qualifications ✅

• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English
• Experience working with elderly populations, healthcare systems, or social services
• Cultural competency with Japanese and Japanese-American senior communities, including knowledge of Nisei/Issei history and generational dynamics
• Strong empathy, patience, and the ability to explain complex topics in plain language
• High school diploma (bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, or related field preferred)

What We Offer 🎁

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

How to Apply 📄

Submit your application using the form on this page. Please include your resume and a brief cover letter explaining what draws you to senior care and All Seniors Foundation. For questions, email info@allseniors.org with the role title in the subject line.

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

What to Expect on the Job 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

Your workday will involve in-person home visits in Little Tokyo, Gardena, Torrance, and nearby areas, along with phone outreach and benefits office accompaniment. Your efforts will help obaachan/ojiichan (grandmother/grandfather) access free care they may not have known was available.

Why Work with All Seniors Foundation ❤️

• Trust from the seniors and families we serve, built through dedicated service
• Opportunities to work alongside committed professionals in a mission-driven environment
• Stable role with visible community impact
• Competitive pay aligned with LA market rates
• Benefits package including paid time off and health coverage for full-time employees
• A supportive, close-knit team across disciplines
• Flexible scheduling options

Career Development & Training 🚀

We invest in our team through continuing education credits, professional certification support, peer mentorship, and defined pathways for advancement into senior or specialized roles within our organization.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring 🌎

All Seniors Foundation actively welcomes applicants of diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Bilingual candidates in Spanish, Korean, Armenian, Mandarin, Tagalog, Russian, Vietnamese, Farsi, Japanese, and other LA-area languages are especially encouraged to apply.

Apply Now 📩

If this Bilingual Japanese Patient Advocate role aligns with your goals, we invite you to submit your application through the form on this page. We review every application within five business days and look forward to hearing from you!