Case Manager Spotlight

Omega Autry, BA, CCAA, CDMS

Omega has provided vocational rehabilitation services since 1994. Transitioning from a career in social work, she continues to find enjoyment in a field that integrates service and skill. Her work in private rehabilitation includes providing comprehensive vocational services such as vocational assessments, job seeking skills training, vocational testing, job development, job placement and job analysis.

The highlight of Omega’s work is establishing a relationship with the injured worker based on achievable goals as well as recognizing and overcoming any barriers that would prohibit a successful return-to-work outcome. An example of this was a client who had a back injury and was unable to return to the same work as at time of injury. Having successfully assisted the client in seeking and indentifying an alternative career goal, acceptance in a medical terminology program and successful resolution of the file, Omega later met the client at her personal doctor’s visit where the client was then working. He recognized her name and greeted her expressing gratitude for her assistance in redirecting “not only his career, but his life”.

Omega graduated from Johnson C. Smith University with a liberal arts degree and is currently completing graduate work at Montreat College. She holds national certifications as a Career Assessment Associate and a Disability Management Specialist.

Omega resides in Charlotte, NC, but will travel vocationally to most areas. She recently celebrated her 40th wedding anniversary and has two children. Her almost 3-year-old grandson, Caleb, brings a tremendous amount of joy to her life. Hobbies include listening to music, reading, traveling and board games. The beach is her favorite place to be.

A case management nugget, per Omega: “Attitude is everything”. Adopting an attitude of service ensures the right outcome for everyone involved.