CRYSTAL PANIAGUA, LSW
Mount Arlington
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Social Worker experienced in behavioral interventions, emotional regulation development, and trauma-informed care. Expertise in Intensive In-Home services, caregiver coaching, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Former Program Director skilled in program development, staff supervision, and fostering community partnerships. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive In-Home (IIC) Provider
Stay Focused Therapy
11.2025 - Current
- Executed individualized treatment plans targeting emotional regulation and behavioral stabilization, promoting positive youth outcomes.
- Delivered therapeutic services to youth and families in home and community settings, enhancing emotional well-being.
- Applied structured and play-based interventions to boost youth engagement and foster skill development.
- Collaborate with caregivers to reinforce therapeutic strategies and strengthen family functioning.
- Maintain compliant clinical documentation including DAP progress notes.
Behavior Assistant
Stay Focused Therapy
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted in implementing treatment plans and behavioral strategies, contributing to improved emotional well-being.
- Encouraged youth to develop coping and impulse-control skills, enhancing emotional regulation and resilience.
- Supported youth facing behavioral and emotional challenges, fostering positive interactions in home and community settings.
Program Director – Justice for All
Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs (MCOHA)
10.2021 - 06.2025
- Expanded program reach from 40 to over 1,200 individuals served within four years.
- Developed program infrastructure, enhancing policies, procedures, curriculum, and intake systems to support service delivery.
- Established strategic partnerships with community organizations to broaden service offerings for families.
- Supervised staff and interns while overseeing reporting, operations, and service delivery.
- Organized community initiatives, delivering essential resources to families and youth to address critical needs.
Intern – Hispanic Women’s Resource Center
Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Supported case management services and employment readiness, facilitating client access to resources.
- Assisted in community outreach programs to engage Hispanic families.
- Coordinated events promoting cultural awareness and education initiatives.
- Coordinated administrative and program support, enhancing scheduling, data entry, and client communication.
- Supported staff in administrative tasks, including data entry and document management.
Office Coordinator
Aerotek
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated office operations to support daily business functions.
- Managed scheduling and calendar for executive team activities.
- Coordinated onboarding documentation and background check submissions to facilitate smooth integration of new hires.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Managed compliance reports for vendor insurance and consultant work authorization, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Case Manager Intern / Volunteer
Hope for Ex-Offenders
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Performed client intakes and coordinated bi-weekly follow-ups to assess progress.
- Created individualized re-entry plans to support client goal achievement.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology & Criminal Justice
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05-2018
Skills
- Intensive in-home services
- Crisis intervention
- Individualized treatment planning
- Behavioral interventions
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Trauma-informed care
- Cultural responsiveness
- Caregiver coaching and family engagement
- ADHD and anxiety support
- Case management
- Clinical documentation and DAP notes
- Program development and management
- Community outreach and partnerships
- Staff supervision and training
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
Certification
Licensed Social Worker (LSW), New Jersey
Clinical Approaches
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Strengths-Based Practice
• Play-Based Interventions
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Timeline
Intensive In-Home (IIC) Provider
Stay Focused Therapy
11.2025 - Current
Behavior Assistant
Stay Focused Therapy
06.2025 - 10.2025
Program Director – Justice for All
Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs (MCOHA)
10.2021 - 06.2025
Intern – Hispanic Women’s Resource Center
Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs
09.2021 - 12.2023
Office Coordinator
Aerotek
09.2019 - 02.2020
Case Manager Intern / Volunteer
Hope for Ex-Offenders
01.2018 - 12.2019
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology & Criminal Justice
William Paterson University