Joseph's Home Rules
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Grounds for Immediate Discharge
· Being under the influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs
· Possession of Alcohol and/or Drugs (BANNED SUBSTANCES) see Medications
· Possession of Weapons
· Having sex on the property or in the house or with anyone you meet a Celebrate Recovery and MMBC.
· Threats, either verbal or physical, towards yourself or others, or acts of violence, fighting.
· Property destruction or altering the physical construction of the premises, including interior walls.
· Failure or Refusal to submit a U/A
· Unaccounted or Discrepancies in time off Premises (Not checking in or out)
· Stealing of any kind
· Repeated rule violation
· Lies, either found on your intake paperwork or otherwise, stealing, unusual behavior, and any criminal activity by you or your guest.
· Leaving the property without permission or being out of the house in an unauthorized area of the property (walking off the property)
· Refusing to follow Staff Directions (Manager/Assistant Manager)
· Soliciting or entering into an agreement with a MMBC church member for anything such as cars, jobs, money, sex or anything else unless approved in advance by the Director of Joseph’s Home
Discipline Action
· Loss of privileges including but not limited to 24-48 hr Passes, and/or Written Assignments.
· While on discipline all privileges lost are denied including visitation of any kind until all discipline work is completed to the Directors satisfaction.
Earned Privileges
· Curfew is 10 pm Sunday thru Thursday and 12 am Friday and Saturday Initial Initials Text field Date Date
· Access to the weight room or workout equipment is conditional on the participants having a spotter while working out.
· Access to the common TV and TV room.
· Off campus passes or 24-hour pass as approved by the Director.
· Tv’s, DVD players, personal radios, game consoles etc….
House Rules and Regulations:
1. You must check in by text upon leaving or returning to the house with the House Manager, Assistant House Manager or the Director.
2. Do not walk off the property if you do take all your stuff with you.
3. No Pornography (Written or Electronic) shall be allowed on property.
The Policy for Joseph’s Home 2024
Possessing, viewing, reading, or looking for pornographic images, content or videos of any kind is prohibited while you are a resident of Joseph’s Home. Pornography will be treated like any other life controlling sin issue, and you will randomly be asked to open your phone, computers or any other electronic device in your possession and allow staff to inspect your web browsers and memory on all devices. If you are found to be in possession of anything pornographic you may be asked to turn in, your devices from the hours of 8 pm to 5:30 am. If you still need further assistance, you may be asked to write and present a bible study on the effects of pornography to the community of Joseph’s Home. If it becomes apparent you have not given this issue enough care you will be removed from residing at Joesph’s Home and all rights and privileges of participation are revoked. At this point you will be removed from the property.
In the spirit of accountability, you may ask for the staff to help you in this area by bringing these devices for inspection as you see fit.
Jeff A. York Your Initials Initials Text field Date: Date
4. Gambling is not permitted by participants or guest on property.
5. No pets or animals are permitted to live on the property unless approved by staff.
6. Overnight absences must be approved, and requests made in writing prior to the event.
7. Participants’ vehicles on the property must be street legal, licensed, insured and registered. One vehicle per resident/and is also subject to be searched.
8. Participants must respect the privacy of all residents on and off property including house guest and family members of participants. There are no open beds unless I say they are open.
9. No open flames, candles, or Incense will be allowed on property.
10. Participants may not Loan or Borrow money, clothes, or any other personal property.
11. No participant is allowed into another participants’ room unless invited and that participant is present at all times.
12. No foul language and disrespectful behavior towards each other or staff will be tolerated.
13. If participants are on probation or parole, their officers will be notified if they leave the program, are terminated from the program or employment, fail a drug test, are intoxicated, or break any laws while in the program.
14. If a participant quits or is removed from the property, the Director or staff will take care of packing or removing that participants’ property and belongings. A written inventory is required before personal property is removed.
15. TV’s, DVD players, and radios in participants’ rooms are a privilege not a right.
16. The use of tobacco is forbidden during Bible Study, Church, Celebrate Recovery, or Praise and Worship.
17. Smoking is only allowed in the approved smoking areas, not the front yard or driveway.
18. Be respectful to anyone you meet from our neighborhood or the community.
Visitation Privilege
· On campus visitation, can begin once approved by the Director.
· On campus visitors, should be approved and limited to immediate family and friends.
· All first-time visitors are asked to meet with the director and are required to follow all our rules.
· Family members are welcome and encouraged to attend weekly church services.
Off Campus Passes
· A weekend (twice a month) passes must be requested in writing on Wednesday or 24 hours in advance with a detailed plan of where you will be with addresses, who you will be with names and phone numbers, and when you will return. There might be other passes given and approved by the director.
House Keeping
1. The facility and property must keep kept clean and orderly at all times. Weekly random inspection will be done by the Assistant House Manager or House Manger.
2. Participants are expected to be out of bed, dressed, and accounted for by 7:00 am.
3. Do not turn the house air conditioner below 72 degrees.
4. Weekly Room cleaning include vacuuming and dusting your room.
5. A monthly chore list will be posted By the Assistant House Manager or House Manager.
Medication
Any and all medication, prescription or over the counter, including pain pills, psychological medication, aspirin, Advil, cold and flu and sinus medications will be kept locked up and dispensed by staff according to the instructions on the bottle and/or RX label. Failure to surrender or tell staff what medications you are taking WILL result in discharge from the facility.
Kratum, CBD oils, Bath Salts, Spice, Zantac/Rantidine, some energy drinks and some pre-work out supplements or any other products in the future are BANNED and if they are found in your possession you will be removed from the program. If there is any question call Staff before they are purchased.
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Employment and Fees
1. Participants must begin looking for employment when directed by staff. These employment opportunities must be approved and conducive to Sober Christian Living.
2. Participants with disabilities and/or on un-employment will begin applying for jobs or services with appropriate agencies when directed by staff as a condition to residency. You may be required to provide staff with details of your job applications and resume submissions.
3. Program Fee must be paid (in advance) and or on time every week. Currently the program fee is $145.00 a week due on Monday.
4. Participants are responsible for their own toiletries (deodorant, toothpaste, soap, etc.) some items will be provided to a new resident when available or necessary.
5. Food Stamp Policy, July 15, 2021
The SNAP/Food Stamp Benefits office expects that the food be purchased and consumed by the individual who has been awarded the Snap/Food Stamp Benefit. They also request that we be able to prove that the food awarded was consumed by the person that received this benefit. For this reason, we will not allow any participant in the Joseph’s Home Program to register for and receive SNAP/Food Stamps. There isn’t any way we can prove where the food goes once it is purchased. To not be able to prove this could be considered fraud and legal action could be taken against Joseph’s Home.
If a participant is discovered with SNAP/Food Stamps while residing at Joseph’s Home, they will be removed from the property and all rights and privileges of being a part of this program are revoked. By signing this you agree to this policy.
Remember, God provides our food. He always has and always will.
Matthew 6: 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Initials Initials Text field Date Date
Church Attendance, Bible Studies, and Recovery Plans
1. Church attendance and Sunday School is mandatory.
2. Participation in Celebrate Recovery is mandatory.
3. Any on campus or off campus Bible Studies or workshops are mandatory.
4. Participants must have your Bible and Journal present at an of the above activities.
5. Journal entries will be checked by D-Group leaders weekly.
6. Participants must be appropriately dressed and ready to attend these programs.
7. All participants are expected to sit with staff and each other anytime we are at an off-campus activity. While at Michael Memorial Baptist Church we will sit in the first three rows on the east side of the sanctuary unless you are sitting with your family and staff has been notified of this.
8. Go to the restroom before service.
9. Be respectful in behavior and language.
Guests
· No guest/visitors are allowed on the property without prior approval from staff.
· No guest is allowed in participants’ bedroom
· No overnight family visits will be allowed without prior approval from the Director.
Kitchen Staff and Rules
· Evening Meals will be served daily normally at 4:45 to 5:30 pm depending on the day of the week.
· You are expected to attend all meals wether you eat or not if you.
· There will be someone assigned to the cleaning of the Kitchen (see chore list) and the dishes. The kitchen must be clean, and the dishes put away with the floors swept and mopped after every meal. CLEAN UP YOUR MESSES!!!
· Lunch items for individuals working off-site will be provided for you. You however are responsible for packing your own lunch.
· If you have special dietary NEEDS make your request in writing to the Director and House Manager.
· Shoes and shirts must be worn in the dining room and kitchen at all times.
· Do Not leave dishes in the sink dirty, wash your own dishes.
Grooming/Dress/Appearance
· Participants will be clean shaven although mustaches, beards and guoties will be allowed if neatly trimmed.
· Haircuts must be realistic and in compliance with rules to be set forth at the Director’s discretion.
· Participants cannot get any piercing, tattoos, hair dye while on pass or at the facility.
· If Participants had prior piercings all will be removed and not be allowed while in the program.
· Tank Tops in bedrooms and weight room only. While working on property tank tops may be worn unless otherwise directed by the staff.
· Pants will be worn to the natural waistline. No sagging pants will be allowed. If your pants have a belt loop a belt must be worn.
· No bandanas or any gang colors or signs will never be permitted.
· Participants must be fully dressed when not in the bedroom, always wearing shirt, pants, shorts and shoes
House Manager
· Is responsible to assign Monthly chores and to make sure they are done daily or as needed.
· He will be notified once a participant leaves the house for any reason and upon return.
· He is also responsible for safety issues if they arise. (When the director isn’t available)
· He is also who you go to if problems arise with other participants. (Director is unavailable)
· He will be trusted to hand out Discipline Assignments and make recommendations of a participant’s removal from the house.
Assistant House Manager
· Is a man clearly called by God to assist the House Manager in the daily running of our facility.
· He shares duties with the House Manager and is also responsible for the safety of all participants.
D-Group Leader
These men will help the House Manager keep up with participates needs and appointments like but not limited to court and medical appointments. Their focus is to assist in the spiritual growth and journaling of their group. They will also facilitate the weekly D-group Meetings off campus.
New Participant Mentor
Are men who will help all new participants to adjust and learn our programs and schedules. They will make sure everyone is awake and accounted for during morning pray in and at D-Group. They will also make sure the new participant knows and follows the rules and have all his bedding and hygiene needs.
The most important rule is to be clean and sober at all times. Violation of this rules will result in automatic and immediate dismissal from the program and property. If you feel you cannot adhere to these rules our program is not for you.
By continuing, you agree that your electronic signature is the legally binding equivalent to your handwritten signature. Whenever you execute an electronic signature, it has the same validity and meaning as your handwritten signature. You will not, at any time in the future, repudiate the meaning of your electronic signature or claim that your electronic signature is not legally binding.
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