Family Support Services

Under the direction of the Health- and Social Services Director and Social Services Supervisor, the Family support Worker shall be responsible for delivering to the community a wide range of prevention programs i.e.prevention of drug/alcohol abuse, sexual abuse, family violence etc. The Family Support Worker (FSW) will also act quickly to resolve any individual and family crisis and provide concrete assistance to clients. FSW will work cooperatively with other service providers to design and carry out care plans for clients.   With regard to child protection matters, whereby a FSW works with the case manager from the child protection agency, the FSW will work directly with the case manager and take legal case direction from the case manager.   FSW will plan client case and creative community programs with coworkers.

 

Tove Desmoulin Family Support Worker

I was born and raised on the south coast of Norway. In 1986 I graduated as a Registered Practical Nurse and relocated to Oslo. I worked in a long-term care facility with mostly deaf patients for almost 10 years. In 1998 I graduated from the Bachelor of Social Work program at Oslo University College and started working at a Social Service Centre in inner city Oslo. In August 2002 I came over to Canada. I started to work as a Family Support Worker October 2005. At first it was temporary, but in March 2006 I was offered the position on a permanent basis. I love the Pic River community and the people here.   My door is always open for anyone who wants to visit. I'm just a phone call or a click away. I can be reached at phone # 229-1836 ext 612 and on email: tovedesmoulin@picriver.com

I have one on one counseling with clients. This can be mental health issues, family matters, parenting and other struggles in the daily life.

As a FSW I sometimes run programs and support groups like the anti-bullying at the Elementary School and Women’s group when needed.

I also facilitate the 50Plus group and we have meeting on Tuesdays from 1:15pm to around 3:15pm. I love working with the elders and learn so much from them and we share stories and laughs.

After Eva Couchie startet her 1 year leave I have been appointed as the new band representative with Dilico and is actively involved with Dilico’s carrying out the plan of care. I go with Dilico on home visits whenever possible and take part in case conferences. Donalda and I will act as a band representative team.

FSW do advocacy on behalf of clients in matters concerning their rights to a decent place to live and income.

I do referrals to other agencies whenever needed and do after care with clients.

 

 

I am currently the only FSW. This can be challenging at times and the social services are working to find out ways to meet these challenges the best way possible so that community members will be served in a good and timely manner.

A clinical social worker and a psychologist visits the community on a regular basis to provide mental health services and programs.

Programming.

Current ongoing group is the 50+. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:15pm to 3:15pm at the Youth Centre.  The group will continue to meet during the summer months at the Youth Centre in the kitchen area. New faces are most welcome.

Jennifer Cooke started an After Care group that runs every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. We meet in the clinic board room. Donalda and I alternative with Jennifer in facilitating the group. The group is ongoing and anybody can join at any time.

Unfortunately, I'm not able to dedicate as much time at the day camp that I have been able to previous years due to an increased work load. I do however plan to be present whenever my workshedule allows it.



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