Director of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services focuses on person-centered care
AVON PARK – Liz Capo-Ocasio joins Ridge Area Arc as Director of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services. Ridge Area Arc’s Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) is designed to improve the lives of people with disabilities by giving them the emotional, cognitive, and social skills needed to live and work in their communities as independently as possible. Arc’s team, comprised of a master’s level counselor, Nurse Practitioner, and overseeing physician, ensures that individuals feel empowered. Each individual will feel that they can set their own goals and have the power and autonomy to pursue them. People with certain diagnoses, such as those on the Autism Spectrum, sometimes feel discouraged. Arc’s Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program focuses on helping individuals and their families feel hopeful about the future. The program builds an individual’s skills. This form of rehabilitation aims to teach people skills to help them manage their conditions and live the life they want to live. This includes life skills, work skills, social skills, and more. Most importantly the Ridge Area Arc PSR team will help families feel supported. Our professionals offer support and help individuals build relationships and social connections in their community.
“Liz is such a positive, energetic personality and I am excited to see all of the amazing things she will dream up for the Psychosocial Program here at
Arc. She jumped in right away, assisting and working alongside our staff so seamlessly that it feels like she has been a part of our family forever,” said Ridge Area Arc CEO Kathleen Border.
Capo-Ocasio states, “I was drawn to Ridge Area Arc’s mission of empowering people and creating meaningful opportunities within the community. Most importantly, I want to make a positive difference in the lives of the population we serve and help create an environment where individuals feel supported, valued, and encouraged to thrive.”
Capo-Ocasio holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from University of Turabo and brings a diverse background in behavioral health, advocacy, and case management. In previous roles, she served as a Utilization Review Coordinator, where she ensured optimal quality of patient care and documentation. As a Family Services Worker, she provided case management, intervention involving abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. She also worked as a Bilingual Aide, assisting individuals with benefits applications and translation services, and as a Psychosocial Advocate, supporting clients through compassionate guidance and advocacy.
She is committed to supporting individuals and families through compassionate, person-centered care while helping build stronger, healthier communities. She leads with an approachable, honest, and proactive style that encourages collaboration, trust, and growth among both consumers and colleagues. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, spending quality time with family and pets, and attending church. She values time spent with her son, who inspires and motivates her every day.
Capo-Ocasio can be reached at 863-452-1295 Ext. 145 or by email at lcapoo-casio@ridgeareaarc.org.
Ridge Area Arc is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, which was founded in 1957 by Franklyn and Mary Ellen Ward. Ridge Area Arc provides an array of services and support for nearly 200 families and individuals across Highlands and its surrounding counties. The agency is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our vision is that every individual and family affected by intellectual disability in our service area has access to the information, advocacy, and skills they need to participate as active citizens of our democracy and active members of their community. For more information about Ridge Area Arc, please call 863-452-1295.
