Jericho Road Ministries, Inc

Men's Shelter 9-11 Month Program Breakdown

Mission Program Overview
Jericho Road Ministries is a Rescue Mission designed to provide up to 3 nights monthly of emergency shelter to the homeless men and women in our area. We also offer a 36-week Rehabilitation Program that is designed to assist men in the recovery and healing of their lives, spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. We believe that a relationship, as defined by the Word of God, with Jesus Christ as the central focus to their recovery. Our Program is broken down as follows:

Transient
Must stay 3 consecutive nights before entering Probation Status
Must immediately commit to Probation Program following third night
Probation Status
No phone, mail or visitation privileges
Minimum two week period of adjustment
Phase I - 12-week program
must be drug and alcohol free before entering the program, and submit to future random tests
will attend addiction and recovery classes, Bible studies, Chapel services, Life Mgmt. classes
will attend morning devotional times, church and worship services weekly
will participate in community service 4 hours a day
will attend individual counseling sessions, group counseling sessions
will have duties to perform around the Rescue Mission
will not receive salary or wage while in this 12-week phase
diploma upon graduation
Phase II - 12-week program
submit to random drug and alcohol tests
will attend addiction and recovery classes (job permitting), Bible studies, Chapel services
will attend morning devotional times (job permitting), church and worship services weekly
will participate in 4 hours of community service a day
will attend individual counseling sessions, group counseling sessions
will be required to get a 20 hour a week part-time job before entry into this Phase
will be required to deposit all earnings in Jericho Road Escrow account
diploma upon graduation
Phase III - 12-week program
submit to random drug and alcohol tests
will attend morning devotional times (job permitting), church and worship services weekly
will attend individual counseling sessions
will be assigned specific house duties each week
will be required to get a 40 hour job (two part-time jobs will be allowed) before entry to Phase
will be required to deposit all earnings in Jericho Road Escrow account
client will pay a Program Fee
client will work towards obtaining independent housing
diploma upon graduation

Intake Procedures
Men are received daily at the Rescue Mission for lodging between the hours of 4:00PM and 10:00PM. Anyone under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to enter the facility.
Sunday assistance must be prearranged by 3:00PM Saturday.
People interested in our Recovery Program must contact the Shelter Director by phone or in person for an admissions interview. Admission requirements are determined on an individual basis.

Client Program Tracks
Vocational Track
Standard 9 month Mission Recovery Program that enables a client to re-establish themselves within the community with a full-time job, dependable transportation and a furnished place to live.

Academic Track
6 month track in addition to our Standard Recovery Program with an educational program designed to meet the client's goals as they pursue the completion of a College and/or Trade School curriculum. See Shelter Director for further requirements.

Jericho Advanced Rescue Servant (J.A.R.S.) Program
A minimum 12 month Rescue Mission Discipleship Program for individuals desiring to remain in full time Christian Service at Jericho Road Ministries or another Christian organization. This program requires a graduation certificate from our Vocational or Academic Track and the written recommendation from the Shelter & Thrift Store Directors. The requirements for successful completion of the J.A.R.S. program are as follows:
12 month Discipleship Program (Minimum 12 months)
Executive Director guided program with a recommendation from Shelter Director
Required education minimum- GED (can be earned during Program but must be completed before graduation from JARS) (required)
Must successfully complete minimum 9 month Jericho Rescue Program (required)
Must have clean credit report (required)
Must have all personal ID- driver's license, social security, birth certificate (required)
Must have clean driving record and be (judicial) probation free (required)
Must have local church membership, regular attendance and participation. Participant and his Pastor must be willing to meet monthly with Jericho Executive Director to review accountability issues and spiritual growth. (required)
Stipend weekly as client lives on Mission property
No extended time away from Mission during JARS program
Hourly off-site time weekly as permitted by Executive Director
Able to teach Bible
Able to give testimony
Able to mentor/lead others in service
Willing to learn all aspects of Jericho Road Mission's work
Willing to take college, A.G.R.M. or other development classes, courses
Transportation ownership allowed
Family approval (i.e. spouse)
Spiritual maturity and upward growth evident in word and deed
Guaranteed employment at completion with Jericho or other Christian mission
Apprenticeship tracks to be completed in JARS, prior to graduation
B.G.- Admin/Dev C.G.- Shelter: Prog/Ed. MM- Thrift Store
Staff mentor during time in each Track who will evaluate and mentor JARS worker during program.
Participant will adhere to Mission policies, promote client recovery growth and comply with all leaders over him in this JARS Program. Client agrees to additional time in this program as warranted by monthly reviews with Executive Director and as agreed upon by the client.
Clients quitting the JARS Program before graduation will be asked to leave the Mission property within 48 hours.