Psychosocial Rehabilitation

HARP Habilitation (HAB) & CORE Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR)

HARP Habilitation (HAB) and CORE Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) are essential services provided by KIGI to help participants improve their ability to live independently in the community while living a productive life. Both services focus on addressing the participant’s strengths and weaknesses in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), with the goal of enhancing self-care, communication skills, and overall independence.

The HAB/PSR provider conducts a comprehensive functional assessment of the participant’s abilities, which serves as the foundation for developing a personalized goal plan. This plan outlines the necessary steps to achieve the participant’s goals, taking into account their learning styles and responses to interventions. These plans are developed every 6 months or sooner as

needed.

HAB/PSR Services Include:

Assessment, Training, and Supervision related to:
- Self-care
- Problem-solving skills
- Money management
- Socialization and communication skills
- Household management
- Community transportation skills
- Reducing maladaptive behaviors

HAB/PSR services are designed to be provided in real-world settings, ensuring that participants can apply the skills they learn directly to their daily lives. These services are meant to meet people where they are at and help improve skills overtime. The services can be provided in the community or in the person’s home. Hab services are working on skills that someone had but lost the skill. PSR is for improving skills one already has. For example, HAB may include tasks like budgeting and meal preparation at home, while PSR might involve community-based activities such as grocery shopping or taking public transportation.

The ultimate goal is to empower participants to live as independently and productive as possible, tailoring services to their evolving needs and preferences.

*We also assist with adult educational supports, job search, resume writing, interviewing skills, and follow-along support to ensure participants are performing well in their employment.*

Meet Our PSR Team

At KIGI, we have a team of dedicated PSR Specialists committed to providing high-quality rehabilitation services:

Bill Decker – Director of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Heidi Charette – PSR Specialist
Grace Janikas – PSR Manager
Tina Herbst – PSR Specialist
Ethan Weiner – PSR Specialist
Kaitlyn Decker – PSR Specialist
Mark Pace – PSR Specialist

Our team is proud to offer employment assistance and services under CORE and HARP (with HAB included as part of HARP services). Additionally, we now have three Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners who have successfully passed their exams. This certification was achieved through the NYS Psychiatric Rehabilitation Training Academy, a nationally accredited program.

At KIGI, we are dedicated to providing HARP Habilitation and CORE Psychosocial Rehabilitation services that truly make a difference in our participants’ lives. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you or your loved ones achieve greater independence.