The Job You Can Get Without the Background
At CityWay's job fair in San Bernardino, Donovan from 360 Human Services laid out something most hiring pitches never manage: a real career path that starts with no industry experience at all.
360 Human Services is a behavioral health organization with clinic operations in San Bernardino, Apple Valley and the High Desert, and Barstow. Their behavior technicians work with children on the autism spectrum — helping them become more independent and learn to manage their emotions.
What It Actually Takes to Get Hired
The entry-level requirements are short:
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to consent and pass a background check
- Experience working with children — and Donovan is explicit that being a parent counts
That is the list. No degree in the field, and no experience in applied behavior analysis — ABA, the evidence-based practice built on positive reinforcement that the technicians deliver. As Donovan puts it, what they are screening for is whether "you have compassion, that you're patient in working with these great kiddos." The rest is taught.
Training and State Registration Come With the Job
New hires get the full training, and the company walks them through becoming registered with the state as a behavior technician — a credential that belongs to you and follows your career, not just the employer.
The Growth Path Is Not Theoretical
Donovan's own resume is the proof. He was on the other side of the table at a job fair, filled out an application, became a behavior technician, registered with the state, moved up to coordinator training other technicians, and is now community outreach manager. The company is also expanding — Riverside County is next.
Above technician there are two more rungs for people who already have the background:
- Case supervisors, working with the technicians
- BCBAs (board certified behavior analysts), who write the learning goals and programs the technicians carry out
They Hire Year-Round
This is not a seasonal push. 360 Human Services hires throughout the year across all three levels, so a "no openings right now" is worth checking again.
Why This One Is Worth Watching
Autism services are one of the few fields where demand keeps climbing and the entry requirements stay reachable. A job that asks for patience and a diploma, then pays for your training and your state credential, is a genuine on-ramp — and Donovan walked it himself. By the end of the fair he was nearly out of flyers and his sign-in sheets were close to full.
Watch the full interview for the roles, the requirements, and the path from technician to supervisor.
