They are responsible for the students participating in the activities and required assignments of daily life at Aspen Ranch. A significant objective of the residential department is for the staff to teach the students daily living skills for life. Residential staff assist in therapy groups by maintaining orderly group settings, identifying students having difficulties, and supporting the therapists. The staff is also in constant communication with the therapists about the activities and behaviors of each client as well as the entire team. With guidance from the clinical department and residential management, the residential staff defines the rules and regulations for the students.
Staff enforces the consequences for students when infractions occur.
Students are also challenged by the residential staff to improve themselves and to help others with similar challenges work on using more positive behaviors. Staff is with the students from their arrival at the Ranch until their departure, continuously working with them throughout this difficult yet growth-oriented time. Level System Aspen's residential program revolves around a six-tiered level system. All students begin at the lowest level, and they can work their way up, earning respect and privileges along the way. Level advancement opportunities occur at least once a week.