Appeals Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

SALARY RANGE : $3,380.16– $4,994.04 Bi-weekly; $87,884.16- $129,845.04 Annual

REPORTS TO : Compliance Manager

The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) is one of 21 Regional Centers that are community-based, private non-profit corporations under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services. RCEB provides intake, assessment, diagnosis, and coordinates community-based services for over 25,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

RCEB envisions a future where persons with developmental disabilities are truly a part of the community. Persons with developmental disabilities receive supports and services they need to succeed. The supports and services change as the need changes.

In our dream, children with developmental disabilities live with families in typical communities. Many choose to attend their neighborhood schools and play with neighborhood friends. Adults with developmental disabilities live in the residence of their choice – with family members, with friends, or with their spouse / significant other. They engage in activities of their choice – work, volunteering, education, training, or leisure. They have meaningful relationships with friends and coworkers and are seen as valuable, contributing members of their communities.

Overview :

The Appeals Specialist is responsible for representing the Regional Center of the East Bay at all mediations and formal fair hearings as outlined in the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act and Early Intervention services Act.

Specific Duties :

• Consultation with Case Management supervisors regarding potential consumer requests for fair hearing.
• Coordination with assigned support staff in scheduling various meetings and hearings.
• Interaction, as appropriate, with the Office of Administrative Hearings
• Review and consultation with Case Management supervisors on consumer requests for an informal meeting.
• Consultation with Director of Consumer Services regarding requests / response for mediation.
• Consumer record review and preparation of documents, witnesses and presentation from mediation.
• Consumer record review and preparation of documents, witnesses and presentation for formal fair hearing
• Semi-annual reporting to the Director of Consumer Services regarding nature and outcome of due process activities.
• Case management staff training on Fair Hearing process
• Other activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Benefits :

At the Regional Center of the Easy Bay, we offer a full spectrum of competitive benefits including :

Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) does not discriminate against job applicants on account of race, color, creed or religion, national origin including language use restrictions, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition or HIV / AIDS status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or ancestry.