Bilingual Russian Patient Advocate
$48,000–$68,000
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L5
$48,000–$68,000
Occupations
Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSocial and Human Service AssistantsHealthcare Social WorkersIndustries
Other Individual and Family ServicesServices for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesTranslation and Interpretation Services- Conduct initial assessments with Russian-speaking seniors and families
- Translate between English-speaking staff and Russian-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 Russian-speaking communities (including Ukrainian, Belarusian, Moldovan) through outreach
- Native or near-native fluency in Russian AND English; Ukrainian a plus
- Experience working with elderly populations, healthcare systems, or social services
- Cultural competency with Russian/Eastern European senior communities, including immigrants from former Soviet states
- 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
- Competitive salary ($48,000–$68,000) with bilingual differential
- Meaningful daily impact in the Russian-speaking community
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision
- Paid training in benefits navigation, advocacy, and case management
- Flexible scheduling for community-based work
Level
SeniorL5
Salary
$48,000–$68,000
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
Industry
Other Individual and Family Services
Posted
14 days ago
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