Appeals Specialist

1. Bachelors of Arts or Science degree in Political Science or Sociology or Criminology.
2. Demonstrated experience in a legal environment.  
3. Experience in the developmental disabilities system, preferably regional center, preferred. 
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Basic computer skills required.
5. Excellent organizational skills required, including ability to plan a course of action and follow through in a timely manner.
6. Automobile, valid CDL, and insurance.
7. Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity and an ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.   

Benefits:

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

• 3 weeks paid vacation + 12 sick days
• 14 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
• Multiple options for medical care (including Kaiser at 100% employer paid for employee)
• Dental and vision plans
• CalPERs Retirement (pension),
• Student Loan Forgiveness*
• Flex schedule, if applicable
• Work at Home schedules, if applicable
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health care

*The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a federal program that forgives student loan debt for nonprofit employees after 120 qualifying payments. Employees who work at least 30 hours per week for a governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or other qualifying nonprofit organization may apply to have the balance of their student loans forgiven (tax free) after making 120 monthly payments.

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.