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Applied in 2005

Spiritual Training Program

Rescue Mission of Salt Lake

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 6
  • Program Participants Last Year: 181
  • Meets about 120 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 261

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Housing - maintained independently without any subsidy.

Measure
We are utilizing a single instrument for all five of these outcome measures; it is called the HEIRS Assessment Questionnaire. It is a relatively new instrument developed by Dean R. Gartland, Director of Programs, Light of Life Rescue Mission, Inc. (Pittsburgh). It is a straight forward, generally face valid instrument including a point value system generating a score in one of four categories: unstable (no progress) through stable.

Outcome 2
Employment - full time with benefits.

Measure
We are utilizing a single instrument for all five of these outcome measures; it is called the HEIRS Assessment Questionnaire. It is a relatively new instrument developed by Dean R. Gartland, Director of Programs, Light of Life Rescue Mission, Inc. (Pittsburgh). It is a straight forward, generally face valid instrument including a point value system generating a score in one of four categories: unstable (no progress) through stable.

Outcome 3
Income - generating net income of $776 per month or greater; add 15 percent for each dependent.

Measure
We are utilizing a single instrument for all five of these outcome measures; it is called the HEIRS Assessment Questionnaire. It is a relatively new instrument developed by Dean R. Gartland, Director of Programs, Light of Life Rescue Mission, Inc. (Pittsburgh). It is a straight forward, generally face valid instrument including a point value system generating a score in one of four categories: unstable (no progress) thru stable.

Outcome 4
Recovery - actively participating in 12-step recovery program with one year of sobriety.

Measure
We are utilizing a single instrument for all 5 of these outcome measures; it is called the HEIRS Assessment Questionnaire. It is a relatively new instrument developed by Dean R. Gartland, Director of Programs, Light of Life Rescue Mission, Inc. (Pittsburgh). It is a straight forward, generally face valid instrument including a point value system generating a score in one of four categories: unstable (no progress) thru stable.

Outcome 5
Spirituality - actively involved in Christian growth, fellowship, and discipleship.

Measure
We are utilizing a single instrument for all 5 of these outcome measures; it is called the HEIRS Assessment Questionnaire. It is a relatively new instrument developed by Dean R. Gartland, Director of Programs, Light of Life Rescue Mission, Inc. (Pittsburgh). It is a straight forward, generally face valid instrument including a point value system generating a score in one of four categories: unstable (no progress) thru stable.

Change Process: (self-reported)

The Spiritual Training Program (STP) is a long-term, faith-based, non-denominational, residential substance abuse program for homeless men, women, and women with children. The program consists of three phases following an initial orientation/evaluation period (7 to 14 days) as follows: 1) Phase I Ð six months, 2) Phase II Ð six months, and Phase III Ð independent living with aftercare as needed. Following orientation / evaluation, if the staff and the participant assess that the STP may prove beneficial, she/he is formerly enrolled in Phase I. Phase I concentrates on the participantÕs spiritual growth and usually lasts for six months. Participants are assigned semi-private rooms, required to attend two Bible Studies per day, a daily Chapel Service, meet with the Chaplain weekly for counseling, and meet with a disciple from any Bible-based church. Additionally, each participant is assigned an eight hour per day, six days per week job which assists the Mission in its daily functions and outreach ministry. At the successful completion of Phase I, the participant is honored at a graduation ceremony, and promoted to Phase II. In Phase II, participants continue to reside at the Mission while either searching for full-time career oriented employment or pursuing further job training/education. All earnings by the participant are held in trust by the Mission with the exception of a $40.00 weekly allowance. Once the participant has secured stable employment and accumulated sufficient funds to live independently, the Mission assists in finding adequate housing, pays the deposit and first monthÕs rent, and gives the balance to the participant. Phase III consists of aftercare services, as needed, including counseling, food boxes and meals, clothing, furniture, transportation and other assistance.