Igor Naydichev

Experience

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  Memory and Metacognition Laboratory

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Research Assistant

  • Assessed performance on cognitive tasks under tDCS stimulation of the parietal cortex• Investigated and confirmed that tDCS can be a safe tool in aiding ongoing scientific studies

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  Applied Vision Institute Laboratory

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Research Assistant

  • Contributed to investigation of human sex differences in regards to androgen levels and their impact on the visual system• Assisted in data collection and statistical analysis from experiments utilizing psychophysics

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  Brooklyn Community Services (Transitional Living Community)

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Intake Coordinator (Intern)

  • Conducted recreational activities with mentally ill female clients comprised of administering client surveys for Program analysis and facilitating group activities.• Assisted Program Director with various administrative tasks including answering phones and conducting housing research for TLC clients.• Met with Program Director daily to review log findings for incidents and conflict resolutions.• Responsible for filing client records and copying as well as organization of client program files. Show less

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  Rockaway Gets Naloxone

  May 2018 - Sept 2018

  Intern

  • Educated Rockaway Beach neighborhood about the overdose reversal drug naloxone. • Provided training to local community members on how to recognize signs of an overdose and use the naloxone nasal spray. • Assisted Program Director with organizing public events and presentations regarding naloxone in the Greater New York Area.

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  ACMH, INC.

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2019

  Peer Counselor

  • Acts as role model and provides empathy and support to program participants (“guests”).• Regularly assesses guests’ functional skills as well as their ability to care for their health and safety.• Trains guests in safety procedures and conducts fire drills and self-preservation tests.• Provides training in self-advocacy.• Assists participants with conflict resolution.• Provides health and wellness coaching, training in developing coping strategies and with symptom management.• Develops Wellness and Recovery Action Plans (WRAPS) with guests.• Leads peer support groups.• Plans and facilitates group socialization and recreational activities.• Alerts coordinator to incidents, regressions and high-risk behaviors.• Provides crisis intervention in the event of an emergency.• Documents services delivered, guest response to service, progress, regressions and incidents in compliance with agency procedures.• Participates in the development, review and updating of transitional support plans and personal safety plans.• Attends initial and ongoing training on Intentional Peer Support and other training as requested by supervisory personnel. Show less